Child development
Child Development
Child development (/ʧaɪld dɪˈvɛləpmənt/) refers to the biological, psychological, and emotional changes that occur in humans between birth and the end of adolescence. The process involves the development of a person's physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and language abilities.
Etymology
The term "child development" is derived from the English words "child," meaning a young human being below the age of puberty, and "development," which refers to the process of developing or being developed.
Biological Development
Biological development involves the physical growth and development of a child. This includes gross motor skills, fine motor skills, and physical fitness.
Psychological Development
Psychological development refers to the changes in a child's cognitive abilities, including memory, problem solving, and decision making.
Emotional Development
Emotional development involves the development of a child's emotional understanding, expression, and regulation. This includes the development of empathy, self-esteem, and emotion regulation.
Social Development
Social development refers to the process by which a child learns to interact with others. This includes the development of social skills, socialization, and peer relationships.
Language Development
Language development is the process by which children come to understand and communicate language during early childhood. This includes the development of phonology, syntax, and semantics.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Child development
- Wikipedia's article - Child development
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