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    Arnold Gesell was an American psychologist known for his research on child development and maturation theory. Maturation theory posits that development is directed by genes in a fixed sequence. Gesell's theory focused on physical and mental development from birth through adolescence. It was based on the assumptions that development has a biological basis, that periods of rapid and slow development alternate, and that there are three body types (endomorph, ectomorph, mesomorph). Gesell's research used white, middle-class children and has been criticized for not adequately accounting for environmental influences.

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    Arnold Gesell was an American psychologist known for his research on child development and maturation theory. Maturation theory posits that development is directed by genes in a fixed sequence. Gesell's theory focused on physical and mental development from birth through adolescence. It was based on the assumptions that development has a biological basis, that periods of rapid and slow development alternate, and that there are three body types (endomorph, ectomorph, mesomorph). Gesell's research used white, middle-class children and has been criticized for not adequately accounting for environmental influences.

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    MATURATION

    THEORY
    BY: ARNOLD GESELL
    ARNOLD GESELL BIOGRAPHY
    Full name: Arnold Lucius Gesell

    -He was an American Psychologist,

    Pediatrician and Professor at Yale University.

    -He is known for his research and contributions

    to the fields of child hygiene and child development.

    -He was born on June 21, 1880 at Alma,

    Wisconsin, United Sates

    -He died on May 29, 1961 at New Haven,

    Connecticut, United States


    What is Maturation?
    -According to Mirriam –Webster,
    Maturation is a process of becoming
    mature, the process of developing in the
    body or mind.

    -According to Gesell, maturation is a


    process of child’s development that is
    directed by genes in a fixed sequences.
    Gesell’s Theory focused on:

    -Physical development
    -Mental development

    The Maturational Theory is based on 3


    assumptions:
    1. Development has a biological basis (genes)
    2. Good and bad years alternate (stage cycle)
    3. Body types
    (endomorph, ectomorph and mesomorph)
    EXAMPLE OF PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
    What is endomorph, ectomorph, and
    mesomorph?
    ENDOMORPH ECTOMORPH MESOMORPH
    - Refers to body type with
    -It’s a body type that has a - A body type with little body a naturally high muscle-
    higher percentage of body fat to-fat-ratio.
    fat, and little muscle. It’s long
    and less muscle mass.
    and lean.
    PRINCIPLES OF MATURATION
    DEVELOPMENT
    CONCEPT OF MATURATION

    • Sequential development

    • Child’s growth is influenced by


    two major forces:

    -Environment

    -Genetics
    CRITISISM ON GESELL THEORY
    -According to some Psychologists, such as Piaget, the
    04
    Gesell’s milestones are incorrect.
    -They argue that the child is influenced more by the
    environment they live in.
    -Gesell only used white, middle class parents and their
    children in his sample.
    REFERENCES:
    https://www.gesell-yale.org/pages/gesell-theory

    https://study.com/learn/lesson/arnold-gesell-biography-theory.html

    Https://healthresearchfunding.org/arnold-gesell-maturation-theory-explained/

    https://www.tutor2u.net/hsc/reference/maturation-theory-gesell

    https://www.education.com/download-pdf/reference/25696/

    https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/mesomorph-body-type
    THANK YOU FOR
    LISTENING!!
    WALAT, SOPHIA C.
    BSND2
    DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

    Ms. MAYDEE GERVACIO


    COURSE INSTRUCTOR

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