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Difference between child growth and development

Difference between child growth and development

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John
1.Growth

i)This refers to those changes that take place in their body and can be observed for examples height shapes , size and mass.

ii)It is used to describe physical increase in body , height ,shape ,size and mass.

iii}Growth do not continue through out life but stops when maturity is attained place throughout ones life.

iv)The changes produced are subject to measurement and may be quantified and observable in nature.

2. Development

i)Is overall change resulting in improved functioning or achievement.
It is comprehensive form referring to overall changes in an individual.

ii)It is a continuous process that takes.

iii)The changes brought about by development are qualitative in nature and difficult to measure directly and can only asses through keen observation In behavioural situation.
johnmulu answered the question on October 2, 2017 at 09:24

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