What is human development?

Human development is the scientific study of how people change and how some aspects remain over time.

Content

• Childhood: The first two years
• Development is multidirectional and interdisciplinary
  • Yo. Physical development
  • II. Cognitive development
  • III. Emotional development
  • IV. Social development
• Inheritance and environment influence development

Childhood: The first two years

Childhood, which extends from birth to the second year of life (approximately) is an incredible period of changes in which the child's capacity and motor coordination develop, as well as its Sensory and Language Capabilities. At this stage the child attaches to the members of his family and other people who serve him, learn to trust or distrust and express or repress love and affection. Learn to express basic feelings and emotions and develop a certain independence and sense of oneself. Already at this stage children express considerable difference in personality and temperament.

The newborn is dependent but competent; The senses work from birth; Physical growth and motor skills development is very fast; presence of learning skills, even from the first weeks of life.

At the end of the first year ties are formed with parents and others; the self -awareness It develops during the second year; speech and understanding develop rapidly; interest in other children is increased.

Development is multidirectional and interdisciplinary

Development is a complex process that is generally divided into four basic dimensions: physical, cognitive, emotional and social development.

Yo. Physical development

Includes the genetic bases of development; the physical growth of all body components; changes in motor development, senses and body systems; It also relates to issues such as health care, nutrition, sleep, drug abuse and sexual functioning.

II. Cognitive development

Cognitive development includes all changes in intellectual processes of thought, learning, memory, judgments, problem solving and communication. Includes both hereditary and environmental influences in the development process.

III. Emotional development

Emotional development refers to the development of attachment, trust, security, love and affection, and a variety of emotions, feelings and temperaments. Includes the development of oneself and autonomy and stress analysis, emotional disturbances and representation behavior.

IV. Social development

Social development emphasizes the process of socialization, moral development and relationships with peers and family members. Discuss marriage, paternity, work, as well as vocational roles and employment.

Inheritance and environment influence development

For years, psychologists have tried to separate the influence of the inheritance of the influence of the environment on development. If the inheritance plays the main role, then it would be possible to improve the human race through genetic engineering to eliminate innate failures. If the environment plays the main role, the task would be to determine which positive influences improve and control them to obtain the desired results. Actually so much Natura (the inheritance) as nurture (the environment) exert important influences.

Some aspects of development seem more determined by inheritance and others by the environment, but for the most part they receive the influence of both factors. Children inherit the physical constitution that allows them to stand up, walk and play as maturation proceeds. An inadequate diet, diseases, drugs and physical restrictions can delay the process. As some children are not very strong or do not have good coordination, their athletic abilities can be very poor, but practice can help them overcome those deficiencies. Children are born with the ability to love, but they must learn to express it.

The important question is not what factor (inheritance or the environment) is responsible for our behavior, but how both factors interact and how they can be controlled so that optimal development takes place. So much Natura as nurture They are essential for the development.

Internal influences in development come from inheritance, the genetic legacy that people receive from parents. External or environmental influences originate in personal experiences against the outside world.

Ariel Delgado