Correct Answer - Option 3 : interplay of heredity and environment
Individual difference refers to the difference which distinguishes an individual from another on the basis of psychological characteristics.
- The determinants of individual differences in human is related to the interaction between heredity and environment.
- So, to understand individual differences in development it is important to consider both inherited characteristics as well as environmental factors and their interplay.
Individual differences in development of children can be attributed to interplay of heredity and environment as:
- all the mental and social traits depend on the environment.
- all the potential inputs for growth and development depend on heredity.
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all the inborn traits, instincts, potentials, and I. Q. depends on heredity.
- heredity places limit on IQ and the environment determines the numeric position of IQ within these limits.
Hence, it could be concluded that individual differences in development of children can be attributed to interplay of heredity and environment.
- Heredity: It refers to the traits that pass down from the parents to their offspring. It is the most important personality and intelligence determinant.
- Environment: It refers to the circumstances in which an individual lives. Child's immediate environment strongly influenced their personality and intelligence.
Required steps to meet individual differences:
- Ability grouping.
- Enrichment of curriculum.
- Individualization of instruction.
- Identification of special talents.
- Adoption of modern method of teaching.
