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GROWTH VS DEVELOPMENT
quantitative changes in size, weight number etc. one of the parts of development. changes that take place in particular aspects of the body & behaviour continue throughout life but stops with the attainment of maturity changes may be measured quantitative & observable may or may not bring about development. qualitative changes in the quality overall changes in the individual. Growth is one of its parts describes the changes in the organism as a whole. continuous process- from womb to tomb changes are qualitative in nature & cannot be measured- can be assessed possible without growth
PRINCIPLES OF DEVELOPMENT
There are seven principles of development that have been put forth from the scientific knowledge gained from observing children.
PRINCIPLES OF DEVELOPMENT
PRINCIPLE OF CONTINUOUS DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLE OF ORDERLY DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLE OF SEQUENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLE OF UNIQUE DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLE OF INTER-RELATED DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLE OF INTERACTION OF HEREDITY & ENVIROMENT PRINCIPLE OF INTERACTION OF MATURATION & LEARNING
This states that development is a continuous process. Only disease or severe malnutrition may halt its continuity for some time.
PRINCIPLE OF SEQUENTIAL DEVELOPMENT According to this, development follows a sequential pattern wherein puberty is achieved before full physical structure.
This states that the three types of developments that take place in an individual are social, mental and emotional. However these three are inter-related and one doesnt exist without the other.