This is an explanation of the sequence and rate of development from birth to nineteen years. When giving an example of the rates of different types of development it must always be taken in to account that children develop at different times and at their own pace, any information provided here should only be used as a general guide.
The difference between the rate and sequence of development A child's development sometimes follows a definite sequence this is mostly seen in a child's physical development for example: Babies will usually start sitting up, followed by crawling. They will then use their arms to pull themselves up to standing, then on to walking and so on. While the sequence of development is typical in all children what is seen to differ is the speed or rate of development. This is how some babies will sit at seven months and others …show more content…
Advanced reasoning skills include the ability to think about multiple options and possibilities. It includes a more logical thought process and the ability to think about things hypothetically. It involves asking and answering the question, “what if…?”
Developing abstract thinking skills. Abstract thinking means thinking about things that cannot be seen, heard, or touched. Examples include things like faith, trust, beliefs and spirituality.
Developing the ability to think about thinking is a process known as “meta cognition.” Meta-cognition allows teens to think about how they feel and what they are thinking. It involves being able to think about how one is perceived by others. It can also be used to develop strategies, also known as mnemonic devices, for improving learning. Remembering the notes on the lines of a music staff (e, g, b, d and f) through the phrase “every good boy does fine” is an example of such a mnemonic device.
Social, emotional and