Question

Differentiate between the terms "development", "growth", "maturation" and "evolution".

Answer 1

Explanation:

The maximum growth rate occurs in phase.

Answer 2

Answer:

• Growth: increase in size and number
• Development: Improvement in circumstances
• Maturation: End of the other two stages, that is the inside and outside of the individual.
• Evolution: Changes over a successive generation in their characteristics  

Explanation:

• The stage of growth is the increase in size and number. It is a ‘quantitative measure’.
• The ‘development is the improvement’ in circumstances and is a qualitative measure.
• Maturation is the phase that follows growth and development.
• This is calculated in regard to behaviour, standard and expectation.