Chapter 5 - 'Areas Of Development'

Question 1

State what a ‘developmental change’ considers.

Answer 1

A relatively permanent or lasting change.

Question 2

State the four classifications of development.

Answer 2

Physical.
Social.
Cognitive.
Emotional.

Question 3

State what physical development includes.

Give three examples.

Answer 3

Changes in the body and it’s various systems.

Such as:
Brain and nervous systems.
Bones and muscles.
Motor skills.
Hormonal changes of puberty and menopause.

Question 4

State what social development includes.

Answer 4

Changes in relationships:

The ability to form and maintain close relationships.

Question 5

State what cognitive development includes.

Give three examples.

Answer 5

The changes in mental abilities:

Such as:
Reasoning and problem solving. 
Decision making.
Perception.
Learning.
Memory.
Use of languages.

Question 6

State what emotional development includes.

Answer 6

Changes in how an individual experiences different feelings and how these feelings are expressed, interpreted and dealt with.

Question 7

State what social, cognitive and emotional development refer to grouped.

Answer 7

Psychological development.

Question 8

Define ‘development’ in terms of psychology.

Answer 8

The changes that occur over time.