AIBAS

Domains of Development
 Growth & Development AIBAS

• Growth’ and ‘Development’ are often used as synonymous

terms. But, in fact, growth is different from development.
• Growth: Growth means an increase in bodily dimensions such
as height, weight, etc which are generally quantitative in nature.
• Growth refers to structural and physiological changes. It refers
to change in size.
• Growth is external in nature and stops at a certain stage. The
mechanism that regulates the process of growth is called
maturation. It is external in nature.
 Characteristics of Development AIBAS

• Development is the result of maturation and experience.

• Development follows a definite and predicable pattern.
• Development is not uniform in all individuals.
• Development depends on both heredity and
environment.
• Development is not observable and measurable.
• Development is qualitative in nature.
• Development is internal in nature and can be physical,
social, emotional, moral, cognitive, etc.
• Development is functional.
• It is a life long continuous process and can take place
without growth also.
 Stages of Growth & Development AIBAS

Human development is the process of growing to maturity. The

following are the stages of development:
•1. Infancy (0-2) Years
•2. Early Childhood (3 - 6) Years
•3. Later Childhood (7-12) Years
•4. Adolescence (13 -18) Years
•5. Adulthood (18 - Onwards)