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Human Development Principles

The fundamental concepts that govern human development across the lifespan, including the principles of nature and nurture, stability and change, continuity and discontinuity, and the influence of biology and environment on development

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Human development principles provide a framework for understanding how individuals grow and change throughout their lives. These principles encompass various aspects, including physical, cognitive, and social development, and highlight the importance of both genetic and environmental influences. By ...

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Key Terms

Developmental Stages
Phases of growth individuals go through from birth to adulthood.

Example: Infancy, childhood, and adolescence are key developmental stages.

Nature vs. Nurture
The debate on whether genetics (nature) or environment (nurture) influences development more.

Example: Some argue intelligence is inherited (nature), while others believe it is shaped by education (nurture).

Cognitive Development
The process of growth in thinking, reasoning, and understanding.

Example: Children develop problem-solving skills as they grow.

Social Development
The way individuals learn to interact and form relationships.

Example: Friendship formation is a key aspect of social development.

Attachment Theory
A psychological model describing the dynamics of long-term relationships.

Example: Secure attachment in childhood leads to healthier adult relationships.

Piaget's Stages
A theory outlining the stages of cognitive development proposed by Jean Piaget.

Example: The concrete operational stage occurs between ages 7 and 11.

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Key Concepts

Developmental StagesNature vs. NurtureCognitive DevelopmentSocial Development