Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Needs - for CTET, KVS, HTET, PSTET, UPTET, MPTET and RAJTET Preparation

Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Needs

Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Needs also know as Maslow’s Theory of Motivation states that man’s behaviour is controlled by both internal and external motivational factors which he calls ‘needs’.

He described that some needs are more basic or more powerful than other and as the needs are satisfied, other higher needs emerge.

He classified needs into two categories:-

1.    Basic Needs

2.    Growth Needs

Motivation and Types of Motivation - for CTET, KVS, HTET, PSTET, UPTET, MPTET and RAJTET Preparation

Motivation and Types of Motivation - for CTET, KVS, HTET, PSTET, UPTET, MPTET and RAJTET Preparation

Motivation is a latin word derived from “motum”. It means to move/in-motion. It is internal energy force which makes a person to initiate any work, activity or sustain the activity.

According to Good “Motivation is the process of arriving, sustaining and regulating activity”.

According to MC Dougall “Motivation is physiological and psychological condition in the organism that disposes it to act in a certain way”

Motivation as a process or behavior refer to a reinforced, selective and goal directed behavior initiated and energized by a motive which aims to maintain balance and equilibrium of the person in relation to his environment by keeping his basic needs in the process of satisfaction.

CTET Previous Years Questions on Growth and Development - for CTET, KVS, HTET, PSTET, UPTET, MPTET and RAJTET Preparation

Dear readers, following are the CTET previous years questions with answers on Growth and Development. These questions are important for preparation of CTET, KVS, HTET, PSTET, UPTET, MPTET and RAJTET exams.

1.          In which of the following stages do children become active members of their peer group?

a)    Adolescence

b)    Adulthood

c)    Early childhood

d)    Childhood

Principles of Growth and Development - for CTET, KVS, HTET, PSTET, UPTET, MPTET and RAJTET Preparation

Principles of Growth and Development are important for CTET, KVS, HTET, PSTET, UPTET, MPTET and RAJTET Preparation. Following are the principles of Growth and Development:

1. Principle of Continuity

Development follows continuity. It starts with the birth and ends with the death. It is a continuous process in various dimensions.

2. Individual Differences

As no two individuals are same their habit, memory, creativity intelligence etc. differ from each other. So growth and development will also not be same and each will grow at his own unique rate.

Type of Development - for CTET, KVS, HTET, PSTET, UPTET, MPTET and RAJTET Preparation

Type of Development is important for CTET, KVS, HTET, PSTET, UPTET, MPTET and RAJTET Preparation. Following are the types of development:

1. Physical Development

This development in the life of child is most observable. This development can be easily recognized as it includes motor skills such as walking, jumping, painting, drawing etc. It depends on the health and nutritionist status. This development is also called maturation.

2. Cognitive or Mental Development

This development is related to mind, senses and intelligence of the child. It includes the development of reasoning, thinking, imagination, perception, creativity etc.

Stages of Child Development - for CTET, KVS, HTET, PSTET, UPTET, MPTET and RAJTET Preparation

Stages of Child Development is important topic for CTET, KVS, HTET, PSTET, UPTET, MPTET and RAJTET Preparation. Following are the various stages of child development:

Stage Name	Stage Period
1. Prenatal (pre-birth) Stage	From conception to birth
2. Infancy (Babies) Stage	From birth to 2 years
3. Childhood Stage a) Early Childhood (Toddlers/ pre-schoolers) b) Later Childhood (School age children)	From 3 to 12 years 3-5 years 6-12 years

Difference between Human Growth and Development - for CTET, KVS, HTET, PSTET, UPTET, MPTET and RAJTET Preparation

Growth and Development – both 2 terms are used interchangeably as synonymous. However there are following difference:

Difference between Human Growth and Development

Growth	Development
Growth is Narrow Concept – size, length, height, weight	Broader Concept –shape, form, structure i.e. improved working or functioning.
Quantitative Change	Quantitative and Qualitative both
Growth is purely used in physical sense	Development implies overall change