Development is a never-ending process. But the development ratio shows down in some stages. This period is the last period of development. The process of development in late adulthood is very slow than other stages. So, this stage is also known as late adulthood. Late adulthood occurs between 65 to death. During this period, people […]
Development in Early Adulthood
As age increases, life becomes more challenging. Early adulthood also holds key features in development. Because early adulthood begins with college life. In school and college life, the student mostly depends on the lecture method. So, students use more of their cognitive power. This stage occurs between 18 to 40 years. During 20 to 30 […]
Development in Adolescence
Adolescence is the transition between childhood and adulthood. The period of adolescence is started with puberty. The period of development in adolescence is presented with the help of a flood of biological events. This biological event leads to adult body size and sexual maturity. This is considered the most dangerous stage of development. Because adolescence […]
Development in Middle Childhood
Middle childhood occurs between 6 to 11 years. Development in middle childhood is very fast and structured. This period is also known as school-going age. This period of time plays an important role in development. The child is given homework. So, the child used his cognitive power. They get promoted to the next class. By […]
Development in Early Childhood
The childhood period starts after toddler. Early childhood plays the most important role in child development. And the development in early childhood is very fast. Cognition and physical development are very important in this stage. Because in this period, children are able to solve problems with the help of cognition power. The period of […]
Bruner’s Cognitive Development Theory
In 1966, the Cognitive development theory was proposed by J. Bruner. Bruner has contributed significantly to cognitive development. Modes of Representation There are three modes of representation. They are- enactive, iconic, and symbolic. 1. Enactive representation (0-1 year) Jerome Bruner explained that enactive representation mode appears first. An infant’s thinking is based on physical […]
Physical Development in Infancy
An infant’s physical development is very rapid. Developmental psychologists find that how physical development in infancy and toddler. After birth, the Infant has rapid weight gain. And, he starts gaining more weight. The infant starts doing physical activity. He does his activity by moving his hands and legs. Physical development in infancy depends on neurons […]
Motor Development in Infancy
Developmental Psychologists conducted many experiments related to motor skills on infants. Motor development in infancy is very rapid. Motor development plays an important role in child development. This development leads to the movement of muscles like arms, legs, and feet. These motor skills are used for walking, jumping, and so on. Motor development is dependent on […]
Genetic Factors
Genetic factors and environmental factors influence development. But development has the most effect on genetic factors because DNA and chromosomes are present in the genetic factors. In development, genetic factors play an important role. Developmental psychologists, study genetic factors because, without knowledge of the genetic factors, we do not scientifically understand human development. They are […]
Psychosocial Theory
Erikson’s theory has its own special significance. In 1950, the psychosocial theory was proposed by Erik Erikson. Erikson published the book “Childhood and Society.” Erikson criticizes Freud’s psychosexual theory which emphasizes on sexual approaches. He removed many shortcomings from Freud’s theory. Erikson has given priority to society in his theory. And said that society also […]