Human Development

-the pattern of movement/change that begins at conception and continues through the lifespan

-it includes growth and decline

-can be positive or negative

Major Principles of Human Devp't

1. Relatively Order

2. Similar pattern but outcomes are likely to vary among individuals

3. Takes place gradually

4. Complex process as it is a product of biologica

Relatively Order

a. Proximodistal pattern

b. Cephalo-caudal pattern

a. Proximodistal pattern

development proceeds from the center of the body outward

b. Cephalo-caudal pattern

development proceeds from head downward

4. Complex process as it is

a product of biological, cognitive and socio-emotional processes.

Approaches to Human Devp't

1. Traditional Perspective

2. Life-span Approach

1. Traditional Perspective

-individuals will show extensive change from

birth to adolescence

2. Life-span Approach
even

in adulthood, developmental change takes

place as it does during childhood.

Characteristics of Lifespan Approach

MULTIDIMENSIONAL

consists of biological,

cognitive and socio-emotional dimensions

Characteristics of Lifespan Approach

CONTEXTUAL

Individuals are changing beings in achanging world

Characteristics of Lifespan Approach

PLASTIC

Development is possible throughoutthe lifespan

Characteristics of Lifespan Approach

GROWTH, MAINTENANCE & REGULATION

are 3 goals of human development