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LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENT

Introduction Lifespan development is the process of growing as a person from conception to death. Developmental psychology looks at how people grow physically, mentally, and socially and emotionally. Developmental psychologists use science to look into these changes and figure out how, why, and what effects they have on people. There are many theories about how lifespan growth works, and they all help us understand this complicated process.

Aspects of the Life Span Perspective of Development Life span perspective of human development analyses all aspects of people's changes during different life phases in a complicated way. Because all of these things are taken into account in relation to each other, the method is multiple. Berger says that growth over the course of a lifetime happens in many different ways and in many different contexts. This means it doesn't matter if we talk about growth as starting at one point and ending at another, as being dependent on just one setting, like family or social standing, or as being dependent on just one culture.

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Physical Development Physical growth is the gradual change in a person's body and abilities. Growth, motor abilities, and body structure and function are included. Genetics and environment affect physical development. My childhood was marked by physical progress. The sensorimotor stage, from birth to 2 years old, is defined by Piaget's cognitive development theory. Infants explore their surroundings using their senses and motor skills. They learn to crawl, stand, and walk.

Football, swimming and other sports were played during this time. These exercises helped me increase my coordination, teamwork, and physical ability. According to Vygotsky's sociocultural theory, these activities allowed for socialisation and learning from more skilled peers or coaches.

Cognitive Development Cognitive growth includes changes in thinking, problem-solving, and intelligence. It develops perception, memory, language, and thinking. Biological and environmental variables affect cognitive development. At 2–7 years old, I passed through Piaget's preoperational stage of cognitive development. Children are egocentric and have trouble seeing things from others' perspectives during this time. Symbolic representation and imaginative play are also developed.

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Socio-emotional Development Social-emotional development include changes in personality, emotions, and social connections. This development is affected by biological and environmental variables, including social interactions and cultural standards. In my early childhood, I relied on my primary carers for emotional support. According to Bowlby's attachment theory, newborns build strong emotional relationships with their primary carers for survival and support. My independence and social contacts shaped my socio-emotional development throughout later childhood and adolescence.

I explored several hobbies, pastimes, and social groups to find myself. Erikson's theory indicates that teenagers need to try out numerous roles and identities to find themselves. My socio-emotional growth was shaped by this exploration and identity building. I also developed deep relationships and explored love impulses in youth. Erikson called this stage closeness vs solitude.

People want close, meaningful relationships throughout this time. I had my first romantic connection then. Exciting, growing, and learning about myself and others. This experience helped me understand intimacy and build socio-emotional skills like empathy, communication, and compromise.

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Conclusion In conclusion, lifespan development is a complex process that encompasses physical, cognitive, and socio- emotional changes and growth. Various theories, such as psychoanalytic theory, cognitive development theories, behavioral and social cognitive theories, and ethological theories, provide different perspectives on understanding development. Reflecting on my own lifespan development, I can see how these theories have contributed to my understanding of the different aspects of my growth.

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