Is the pattern of movement or change that begins at concception and continues through the life span. Development includes growth and decline. This meand that development can be positive or negative (Santrock, 2002.)

refers to a growth pattern where development radiates from the center of the body outwards.

muscular control of trunk and arms comes earlier as compared to the hands and fingers

Little or no change in adulthood and decline in late old age, your approach to development is

Adulthood development change takes place as it does during childhood, your approach is termed

It does not end in adulthood. No development stage dominates development.

Development consists of biological, cognitive, and socio-emotional dimensions.

Development possible throughout the life-span.

Individuals are changing beings in a changing world.

It involves tremendous growth- from a single cell to an organism complete with brain and behavioral capabilities.

A time of extreme dependence on adults. Many psychological activities are just beginning- language, symbolic thought, sensorimotor coordination and social learning.

Preschool years. Young children learn to become more self-sufficient and to care for themselves, develop school readiness skills and spend many hours in play with peers.

The fundamental skills of reading, writing and arithmetic are mastered. The child is formally exposed to the larger world and its culture.

Begins with rapid physical changes- dramatic gains in height and weight, changes in body contour, and development of sexual characteristics.

A time of establishing personal and economic independence, career development, selecting a mate, learning to live with someone in an intimate way, starting a family and rearing child.

A time of expanding personal and social involvement and responsibility; of assisting the next generation in becoming competent and mature individuals; and reaching and maintaining satisfaction in a career.

A time for adjustment to decreasing strength and health, life review, retirement, and adjustment to new social roles.

from birth to 18-24 months

from conception to birth

(end of infancy to 5-6 years (Grade 1)

6-11 years of age, elementary school years)

(10-12 years of age ending up to 18-22 years of age.)

from late teens or early 20’s lasting through the 30’s)

(40 to 60 years of age)

60’s and above

the top – the head- with physical growth in size, weight and future differentiation gradually working its way down from top to bottom