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Key Key
Terms Terms
growth
development
physical development
gross-motor skills
fi ne-motor skills
cognition
cognitive development
social-emotional development
sequence
developmental theories
behaviorism
classical conditioning
operant conditioning
Objectives Objectives
After studying this chapter, you will be able to
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distinguish between growth and development.
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identify the main types of human
development.
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develop examples that illustrate principles of
development.
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defi ne a developmental theory.
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apply developmental theories to real-life
situations.
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analyze how developmental theories impact
teaching.
UNDERSTANDING UNDERSTANDING
HUMAN HUMAN
DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT
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