Development And Development Essay

The different factors that contribute to a person’s development, of which there are many, are very important. Everyone’s factors are different, which is why everyone’s developmental growth is different. Development is defined as changes in behavior and abilities. We’re still developing because our behaviors and abilities are still changing. Even things going on right now are affecting how we develop, even though we may not know it.

If I had to identify the three generally most important factors in development, they would be:

Influence of others (family and friends)
Cultural norms and expectations
Socioeconomic environment

In terms of the influence of others, others could include both parents and friends. Our parents lay the foundation for how people are brought up and raised. Parenting styles affect how people act, which is why people comment that some people lack home training. While I was taught to chew with my mouth closed or to say excuse me if I burp, some people may have

In some places, people are living in poverty. Not only do those children not have enough food to eat, but it tends to affect them in other aspects of their life. “Poverty is linked with negative conditions such as … lack of access to health care” (American Psychological Association, 2017). Children in poverty also have higher risks of poor academic achievement, dropping out of school, and physical health problems (American Psychological Association, 2017). This is just one type of socioeconomic environment; there are plenty. I’ve lived in Prince George’s County my whole life. PG is one of the richest black communities in America, so my experiences there may have been different, maybe even better, than some because of that. For many of us at this school, if we did not live in Baltimore before coming, we are going through a new experience and developing through those new