Correct Answer - Option 3 : has an impact on all areas of development
Development refers to functional or nonorganic changes and is usually qualitative in nature (e.g., development of intelligence). Child development is marked by three interrelated processes.
- They are differentiation, integration, and learning.
- In child development, successive stages and patterns do not merely follow one-another but emerge directly from that which preceded it.
The effect of each area of development cannot be separated easily. We do not know any child well until we know her in all spheres of functioning.
Interrelationship among various areas of development:
- We have been talking of development in various areas as if each occurs independently of the others. However, development in each area affects development in others.
- Development of physical skills makes the infant mobile, increases her range of activity, and helps her to explore her surroundings. This also helps in cognitive development.
- Language development helps the child to communicate better. It also allows her to interact with more people.
- This interaction has a significant influence on her social development.
- The increasing complexity of thought and social interaction helps her to understand concepts like right and wrong and good and bad. When we observe or talk about a child, we have to study her as a whole person.
- A child is a complete person with the experiences and skills in one area influencing the development of others.
Hence, we can conclude that when a child's capability in any particular area of development has an impact on all areas of development.
