<P> Child development entails the biological , psychological and emotional changes that occur in human beings between birth and the end of adolescence , as the individual progresses from dependency to increasing autonomy . It is a continuous process with a predictable sequence , yet having a unique course for every child . It does not progress at the same rate and each stage is affected by the preceding developmental experiences . Because these developmental changes may be strongly influenced by genetic factors and events during prenatal life , genetics and prenatal development are usually included as part of the study of child development . Related terms include developmental psychology , referring to development throughout the lifespan , and pediatrics , the branch of medicine relating to the care of children . Developmental change may occur as a result of genetically - controlled processes known as maturation , or as a result of environmental factors and learning , but most commonly involves an interaction between the two . It may also occur as a result of human nature and our ability to learn from our environment . </P>
<P> Child development entails the biological , psychological and emotional changes that occur in human beings between birth and the end of adolescence , as the individual progresses from dependency to increasing autonomy . It is a continuous process with a predictable sequence , yet having a unique course for every child . It does not progress at the same rate and each stage is affected by the preceding developmental experiences . Because these developmental changes may be strongly influenced by genetic factors and events during prenatal life , genetics and prenatal development are usually included as part of the study of child development . Related terms include developmental psychology , referring to development throughout the lifespan , and pediatrics , the branch of medicine relating to the care of children . Developmental change may occur as a result of genetically - controlled processes known as maturation , or as a result of environmental factors and learning , but most commonly involves an interaction between the two . It may also occur as a result of human nature and our ability to learn from our environment . </P>
development is a type of change that leads toward
development is a type of change that leads toward
increasing autonomy
increasing autonomy