Human development is the study of a human lifecycle from conception to death. It focuses on change that is cumulative. There are many aspects that shape human development from biological, psychological and sociocultural factors.

Biological

Physical or biological stages of human life from conception to maturity are as follows: Prenatal (fertilization to birth) Child (birth to puberty) Adolescence and puberty Adult (21 to death) Death With each of the stages come physical developmental milestones.

Developmental Psychology

Psychological changes that occur in humans over the course of their lifetime involving motor skills, problem solving, moral understanding, language acquisition and identity formation. Developmental psychology focuses on how a person's behavior changes as he matures.

Societal

Societal human development focuses on the survival, growth, development and evolution of societies. Some factors that effect human development are economic growth, health, education, standard of living, social status and adaptability. A person's ability to adapt increases his survival.

Nature vs. Nurture

There is a debate whether biological factors or environmental factors play the bigger role in human development. Genetics plays a role in physical or biological aspects of a person's development, whereas environmental factors such as family members, peers, home life and language effect a person's personality. Both contribute to the overall growth and development of a person.

Anthropological

Anthropological factors focus on the development of cultures and civilizations over time. Anthropology allows researchers, scientists and psychologists to see how the human body has evolved. It showcases human development across a lifespan in familial, social and cultural contexts.

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Developmental Psychology