Human Development A lifespan perspective Terms Growth an

Human Development A lifespan perspective

Terms � Growth - an increase in size and complexity � Development - process of gaining maturity, through changes throughout the lifecycle � Norms -developmental milestones(what most people will be able to do at a particular point in their lives) � Maturation- a biological sequence of events

Stages of development

More about stages The generally accepted stages are � Infancy � Childhood � Adolescence � Adulthood � Older adulthood

A note � Earlier perspectives on development focussed on infancy, childhood and adolescence � More recently consideration has been given to changes which occur throughout the whole of life

Change and differences � Universal changes - experienced by every individual, usually maturation events and closely related to age � Group specific changes – mainly culturally, determined such as starting school or work � Individual differences – arise from factors which are unique and unshared, such as personality, life experiences, intelligence

Strands of development Sometimes called domains, these are aspects of human development � Social � Physical � Emotional � Cognitive � Cultural

Social development � Refers others to relationships an individual has with � Social roles � Social norms

Physical development � Changes in growth , height and weight � Changes in physical abilities, fine and gross motor skills, co-ordination � Changes in skin tone and hair colouring

Emotional development � Changes in feelings � Changes in self concept and self esteem � Changes in our ability to control and express feelings � Attachment

Cognitive development � Changes in thought processes � Memory � Problem solving � Decision making � Perception

Cultural Development � Changes in beliefs , and values � Citizenship Particular to specific groups and institutions