Question

Compare and contrast:

Maturation and development

Answer 1

Development refers to a progressive series of changes that occur as a result of maturation and experience. It is the pattern of progressive, orderly, and predictable changes that begin at conception and continue throughout life. Development results from an interaction between maturation and exposure to training and environmental factors. It is all inclusive.
Maturation refers to the natural unfolding of the genetic potential at the appropriate time in the course of development. It is species-specific.
Maturational events cannot be speeded up by special efforts as they are not dependent on training/learning or other environmental factors.