Developmental
Developmental
Developmental (/dɪˌvɛləpˈmɛntəl/) refers to the process of growth and change that occurs over the course of a lifetime. The term is often used in the context of biology, psychology, and education to describe changes in physical, cognitive, and social capabilities.
Etymology
The term "developmental" is derived from the Latin word "developare", which means to "unwrap" or "unfold". It was first used in the English language in the 1750s to describe the process of growth and change.
Related Terms
- Developmental biology: A field of biology that studies the process by which organisms grow and develop.
- Developmental psychology: A branch of psychology that studies how people grow and change over the course of their lives.
- Developmental disorder: A group of conditions originating in childhood that result in significant impairment of personal, social, academic, or occupational functioning.
- Developmental milestones: Behavioral or physical checkpoints in children’s development as they grow.
- Developmental stages: The various phases of physical and psychological growth that humans go through from birth to old age.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Developmental
- Wikipedia's article - Developmental
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