Question

what are the different characteristcs of development? According to 5 marks question...

Answer 1

* Different people can have different development goals 
* Development of one may not be developed for others
* Per Capita income is most importance factor to calculate development

Answer 2

The following are the important characteristics of development-

1. Development is a continuous process

The process of growth and development continues from the moment of conception until the individual reaches maturity. It takes place at a slow but regular pace rather than by leaps and bounds. Development of both physical and mental traits continues gradually until these traits reach their maximum growth.

2. Development follows a pattern

Development occurs in an orderly manner and follows a certain sequence. Thus, infancy, early childhood, later childhood, adolescence and maturity is the sequence of development in the human beings.

3. Development proceeds from general to specific responses.

The responses or the reactions of a child are of general nature to start with. He reacts to the situations and external stimuli with the whole of his body. Gradually, he learns to have specific responses. This is not only true of his physical responses only, but also of his intellectual and emotional responses. The responses of a child which are of general nature first, gradually become more and more specific. This is a sign of development and maturation.

4. Different aspects of growth develop at different rates

Though development is a continuous process, yet the rate of growth is not uniform. Thus, there are periods of accelerated growth and pef decelerated growth. During the first three years of infancy, the rate of growth is rapid, then, the rate of growth slows down, which is again accelerated at the adolescent stage. Similarly, neither all parts e body grow at the same rate, nor do all aspects of mental growth progress equally. Thus, they reach maturity at different times.

5. Most traits are correlated in development

Generally, it has been obsed that the child, whose intellectual development is above average, is also superior in so many other aspects, e.g. health, sociability and special aptitudes. Similarly, this mental development is intimately related to his physical growth.