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Human Development

Gujarat Board · Class 11 · Psychology

Flashcards for Human Development — Gujarat Board Class 11 Psychology. Quick Q&A cards covering key concepts, definitions, and formulas.

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Card 1Basic Concepts

What is Growth according to developmental psychology?

Answer

Growth refers to quantitative changes in physical dimensions like height, weight, and physique. It involves cellular multiplication and proportionate increase in bodily organs. Growth is easily measur

Card 2Basic Concepts

How is Development different from Growth?

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Development is qualitative change that continues throughout life, while Growth is quantitative and stops around 18-19 years. Development involves behavioral changes, skill acquisition, and mental proc

Card 3Basic Concepts

Define Maturation and explain its significance in human development.

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Maturation is the natural process of achieving complete development of various organs and limbs. It follows a predetermined genetic timetable without interference from experience or training. For exam

Card 4Factors Affecting Development

What are the two main factors affecting human development?

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The two main factors affecting development are: 1) Heredity - transmission of biological characteristics through genes and chromosomes from parents to offspring, and 2) Environment - the geographical,

Card 5Heredity

Explain the difference between Genotype and Phenotype in heredity.

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Genotype (Recessive Heredity): Qualities existing in gene combinations that are present internally but not manifested. These latent characteristics may appear in later generations. Phenotype (Dominant

Card 6Factors Affecting Development

What are the three types of processes that affect development according to the text?

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1) Biological Processes: Development based on genes, including disorders like diabetes, heart disease, and physiological changes in old age. 2) Cognitive Processes: Mental processes like knowledge, th

Card 7Environmental Factors

Describe Durganand Sinha's Model of environmental factors in child development.

Answer

Dr. Durganand Sinha identified three main environmental divisions: 1) Home - geographical location, type of home, family members, neighbors, toys, and amenities. 2) School - type of school, teaching m

Card 8Piaget's Theory

List the four stages of Piaget's Cognitive Development Theory with age ranges.

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1) Sensori-motor Stage (Birth to 2 years): Reflex actions, connecting sensory experiences with physical actions, developing object permanence. 2) Pre-operational Stage (2 to 7 years): Self-centered th

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