Question: Which of the following is the first step of growth and development?
A Physical development
B Social development
C Mental development
D Moral development
Answer: Physical development
| Types of Development |
Description |
| Physical Development |
· Involves the physical changes such as growth in height, weight, motor skills and sensory development, for example
· Learning to walk
· Growth in body size
· Development of fine motor skills |
| Social Development |
· Involves the acquisition of social skills, behaviors and the ability to interact with others effectively, for example
· Learn to communicate
· Developing empathy and understanding societal rules and norms. |
| Mental Development |
· Encompasses cognitive growth and the acquisition of knowledge and problem-solving abilities, for example
· Language acquisition
· Critical thinking
· Development of memory and reasoning skills |
| Moral Development |
· Involves the formation of an individual’s sense of ethics, values, and principles governing right and wrong.
· Often shaped by cultural, family and social influences. |
