These processes influence changes in the development of the individual as a whole throughout the human lifespan. Human development is the process of a persons growth and maturation throughout their lifespan, concerned with the creation of an environment where people are able to develop their full potential, while leading productive and creative lives in accordance with their interests and needs. Encyclopedia of education and human development taylor. Established as an authoritative, highly cited voice on early human development, early human development provides a unique opportunity for researchers.
Although you would be re ading about the different processes in different chapters of this textbook, it is important to remember that the biological, cognitive, and socioemotional processes are interwoven. Human development and community engagement through service. The quotations are brief and can be used as springboards for contemplation. For over three decades, berger has taught human development at bronx community college of the city university of new york.
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