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Domains of Development

Physical development takes place
continuously throughout our entire life.
However, the nature and rate of growth may Notes
vary depending upon the stage of
development. Every child develops at her/
his own pace. Some children grow faster
while some are not that fast but it does not
mean that they are physically immature or
less developed. Every child is different,
therefore, individual differences can be seen
among children sharing similar genomes and Fig. 7.2 Development of
environmental conditions. In addition to Fine Motor Skills
that, gender differences in physical development can also be observed.

INTEXT QUESTIONS 7.1
(a) What is meant by gross and fine motor skills?

(b) Suggest two activities that parents can organise at home to promote gross
and fine mot or development of their children.

7.1.2 Socio-Emotional Development

Do you talk to a child and an adult differently? Do you talk to your teacher and
your friend differently? How did you learn to behave differently with different
people, depending upon your relationship with that person? Do you behave
similarly in all situations or do you behave differently in different situations?
When children enter this complex world, they do not know any rules and
regulations of society. They gradually learn to interact with others, relate with

others and obey social rules. How we relate to others in different social situations
and learn to act according to the established social rules and regulations of society
comes under social development. It also includes participation and involvement
in social activities and understanding the meaning of being part of social groups.
A child is a social being and needs to connect with people around for a fulfilling
life.

Emotional development refers to the development of emotions and feelings in
children. Some emotions such as happiness, fear and anger can be termed as
basic emotions as they can be inferred directly from a person’s facial expressions.
Certain emotions such as shame, guilt and envy can be classified as complex
emotions as they cannot be simply inferred from facial expressions. Children are
born with basic emotions and they develop complex emotions overtime.

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