2. GROWTH :- Defined as
development of a person in weight,
age, size and habits.
• Quantitative in nature.
• Can be measured.
• Not lifelong process, goes till
maturity.
• Structural changes takes place like
height, weight, size, age.
• Accurate measurement is possible.
3. Maturity :-
• Highly related to heredity/ biological aspect.
• Ability to respond to the environment in an appropriate
manner.
• Comes according to age and time.
4. DEVELOPMENT :-
• Systematic changes which leads an individual from
dependency to self reliance through out his lifetime.
• Can be assessed or observed.
• Goes from womb to tomb / conception to death.
• Individual grows physically, mentally, emotionally
etc.
5. • Cannot be reversed.
• Changes due to tiredness doesnot get counted in
development.
• Modification is possible.
• Development is both quantitative (structural) &
qualitative (functional).
6. Important :-
• All aspects of development cannot be included in
growth.
• But all aspects of growth can be included in
development as growth is a part of development.
7. Factors Affecting Growth & Development:-
Heredity And Environment
• Internal Factors External Factors
1. Diseases Society
2. Intelligence Economic Background
3. Health Food
4. Ductless glands Culture
5. Thought Process Environment
6. Resource Availability.
