The Foundations of Human Development
The Foundations of Human Development in the Social Environment
Janice Alleyne
BSHS 325
May 13, 2013
Sandra Knepp
The Foundations of Human Development in the Social Environment
Introduction)
Human development is the biological, psychological, and social process that a human being must go through to reach full maturity. It defines who we are and how we interact with and view the environment around us. Understanding human development and how it affects an individual is an essential theme in human services. Understanding the bio-psycho-social dimensions of human development, having cultural competency, and comprehending the general systems theory and how it works are all important parts of being an effective human service professional.
Section I.)
The Interactions between the Bio-Psycho-Social Dimensions of Human Development Human development consists of three dimensions: biological, psychological, and social development. These three aspects of human development interact together to create an individual’s identity and personality. The biological dimensions of an individual affect their ability to interact with the world physically. If an individual has a genetic disability like a birth defect that affects their mobility, for example, it is a challenge to interact with their environment on a personal level unless the individual has help from another or from tools of aid for mobility. The psychological dimensions of an individual affect an individual’s perception of the world around them. An individual’s psychological state determines how a person can function within society and how they view their environment. The social dimensions of an individual affect how that individual interacts with other individuals in their environment. These three aspects work together to influence who an individual is and who that individual will become.
Section II.)
The Concept of Human Diversity and Cultural Competence Human diversity is a major theme in human
Janice Alleyne
BSHS 325
May 13, 2013
Sandra Knepp
The Foundations of Human Development in the Social Environment
Introduction)
Human development is the biological, psychological, and social process that a human being must go through to reach full maturity. It defines who we are and how we interact with and view the environment around us. Understanding human development and how it affects an individual is an essential theme in human services. Understanding the bio-psycho-social dimensions of human development, having cultural competency, and comprehending the general systems theory and how it works are all important parts of being an effective human service professional.
Section I.)
The Interactions between the Bio-Psycho-Social Dimensions of Human Development Human development consists of three dimensions: biological, psychological, and social development. These three aspects of human development interact together to create an individual’s identity and personality. The biological dimensions of an individual affect their ability to interact with the world physically. If an individual has a genetic disability like a birth defect that affects their mobility, for example, it is a challenge to interact with their environment on a personal level unless the individual has help from another or from tools of aid for mobility. The psychological dimensions of an individual affect an individual’s perception of the world around them. An individual’s psychological state determines how a person can function within society and how they view their environment. The social dimensions of an individual affect how that individual interacts with other individuals in their environment. These three aspects work together to influence who an individual is and who that individual will become.
Section II.)
The Concept of Human Diversity and Cultural Competence Human diversity is a major theme in human
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