Development and MaturationDevelopment means the growth people experience throughout their lives.It encapsulates social, cognitive, emotional, and physical growth. It is defined by milestones.ExampleIn infancy, crawling, talking, and walking are deemed as milestones.Puberty may be considered a developmental milestone for adolescents.Common MistakeDevelopment does not stop once someone is an adult, it actually continues until death.Our bodies are constantly changing, even though we have become adults.An image displaying the stages of growth and development.DeterminismDeterminism is the belief that all behaviour is due to underlying factors.These factors can be biological or environmental.It is important to understand the influence of both biology and environment in human behaviour.ExampleSomeone who believes in biological determinism may attribute a diagnosis of depression to genetics or neurotransmitters.Someone else who believes in environmental determinism may attribute this diagnosis to their environment (upbringing, socioeconomic status, etc.)ReflectionActive recallWhen does development stop?Define determinism in the context of psychology.
