What are the three important characteristics of development ? Discuss the interrelationship between growth, development and reproduction in the maintenance of life.
There are different characteristics of development. These are:
1. It is a continuous process.
2. It follows a particular pattern like infancy, childhood, adolescence, maturity.
3. Most traits are correlated in development.
4. It is the result of interaction of individual and environment.
5. It is predictable.
6. It is both quantitative and qualitative.
7. Different individuals have different growth pattern.
There is interrelationship between growth, development and reproduction in the maintenance of life. All three biological processes takes place depending on others. Early reproduction affects the growth and development of an individual.