2. Growth
O Growth refers to quantitative increase in
size and structure. Body and its part
become larger, heavier and longer.
O Are changes occurring in our body
structure as caused by both biological
and environmental influences.
O Growth is generally measured in terms of
increases in height and weight because
they (height and weight) are easily
observed.
4. O It is defined as the changes in the ways
we connect to other individuals to express
and understand emotions.
O Development is a continuous process
from the time of conception to death.
O It may slow down or speed up at certain
times, but it never stops completely at any
time.
Development
5. Discussion question
O At what age does a person stops
growing?
O What time/week/month/year does a
person’s growing occur?