Concept and stages of Development

Developmental Psychology

  • A process of orderly continuity
  • Deals with the changes that occur during the course of life.
  • Maturation and learning are the two important aspects of Developmental Psychology
  • Deals with stages of Development.

Origin of Developmental Psychology

  • Early references to child development and discipline was found in Old Testament.
  • Theories of Rousseau and John Locke laid the foundations of Developmental Psychology.

GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

  • Refers to the process of dynamic changes occurring during the lifespan of an individual.
  • One is related to the other.

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

  • Growth refers to the physical changes of an individual. Whereas, Development refers to the all-round development of a person.
  • The scope of Growth is limited. Whereas, the scope of Development is wider.
  • Growth is a part of Development. Whereas, Development is a complex process.
  • Growth stops once maturity has been attained. Whereas, Development is a continuous process.
  • Changes produced by Growth can be observed and measured. Whereas, Developmental changes cannot be measured properly.

CHARACTERISTICS OF GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

  • Universal in nature.
  • It takes place in each individual.
  • Deals with the importance of Heredity and Environment.
  • Includes different theories related to Growth and Development.
  • Growth and Development is slow in childhood, high in Adolescent and slower in the old age.
  • Growth and Development are interrelated. If Growth takes place then Development is inherent.

 

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

  1. Origin of Developmental Psychology is found in –

a/ New Testament

b/ Old Testament

Ans- b.

  1. Growth is a part of Development.

a/ yes

b/ no

ans- a.

  1. Study of Growth and Development is helpful for –

a/ Teachers

b/ Parents

c/ both

ans- c.

  1. While measuring Growth and Development , one should be-

a/ biased

b/ unbiased

ans- b.

  1. Scope of Growth is-

a/ limited

b/ unlimited

ans- a.

  1. Growth and Development is related to –

a/ Psychology

b/ Sociology

c/ both

ans- c.

  1. Systematic observation is necessary in the study of Growth and Development –

a/ yes

b/ no

ans- a.

  1. One of the two important aspects of Growth and Development is Maturation. The other is-

a/ Learning

b/ Teaching

c/ both

ans – a.

  1. Growth and Development includes-

a/ Infancy

b/ Childhood

c/ Adolescence

d/ all of these.

Ans- d.

  1. Growth and Development is multi-dimentional. It includes-

a/ Physical

b/ Cognitive

c/socio-emotional dimentions.

d/ all of these.

Ans- d.

  1. Growth and Development is universal –

a/ yes

b/ no

ans- a.

  1. Study of growth and Development enables a person to understand individual differences –

a/ yes

b/ no

ans- a.

  1. Study of Growth and Development enables a person to provide Guidance and Counseling-

a/ yes

b/ no

ans- a.

  1. Growth is –

a/ Qualitative

b/ Quantitative

c/ all of these.

Ans- b.

  1. Development is –

a/ Qualitative

b/ Quantitative

ans- a.

  1. Size, length, height, weight comes under the purview of –a/ growth

b/ development

ans- a.

  1. Maladjustment problem can be solved through the study of Growth and Development-

a/ yes

b/ no

ans- a.

  1. After studying Growth and Development , emotional support can be provided to the students by –

a/ Parents

b/ Teachers

c/ both

ans- c.

  1. The problem of Learning Disability can be solved by studying Growth and Development-

a/ yes

b/ no

ans- a.

  1. Studying Growth and Development can help the teachers in Lesson Planning-

a/ yes

b/ no

ans- a.