MEASUREMENT OF GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT CHANGES
MEASUREMENT OF GROWTH
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eight/Length : Measure increase in height or length over time.
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Weight/Mass : Track changes in weight or mass periodically.
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Growth Rate : Calculate the rate of size increase over a specified period.
STAGES IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
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Childhood (Birth to 12 years): Rapid growth, learning, and development.
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Adolescence (12 to 18 years): Puberty, identity formation, and increasing independence.
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Adulthood (18 years and older): Establishing careers, relationships, and aging.
CHARACTERISTICS OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
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Changes in body size, proportions, appearance, and motor skills.
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Growth in thinking, learning, problem-solving, and understanding.
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Formation of relationships, understanding and expressing emotions, and developing social skills.
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Acquisition, comprehension, and use of language.
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Developing a sense of self, including values, beliefs, and personal goals.
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Increasing ability to take care of oneself and make decisions.
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Learning to adjust to new situations and challenges.