For people who live in constant development, change is an inevitable part of life. Psychologists seek to explain and understand the reasons for change in a person’s life. These changes are inevitable, but some people may struggle to deal with them. A subfield within psychology, development psychology, focuses upon the ongoing process of change and growth. Not only do development psychologists examine the physical and psychological changes associated with growth but also the social, cognitive, and emotional developments that take place throughout one’s entire life (Sawyer (2018). Professionals can use the normative development principles to identify potential problems and recommend early actions that will improve their results. Because individuals are capable of adapting and changing to their environment, development can be described as a plastic phenomenon. People of any age can learn and unlearn how to improve their flexibility. It is also believed that developmental processes can be multi-contextual because they occur in many contexts such as at home, school or work. Melissa, 10, was able to achieve the initial benchmarks by undergoing the development and growth of her 10-year-old self.
Evolution of the body
Melissa had somatosensory experiences in fifth grade. Due to their faster development, girls often outgrow men the same age. The majority of boys aged 10 years may be just beginning to exhibit signs of puberty while others may wait until they turn 11-13. Children can feel discomfort if they grow too slowly or too slow. There are four main benchmarks: speed, coordination and agility. A 10-year-old boy shows signs of puberty such as oily skin and increased sweat production. (Gronlund, et al. (2018) The child is now able to sleep at night for around nine to ten hours, which seems like a good sign.
Psychological development
Melissa displays an aggressive personality, is willing to follow her parents’ orders without difficulty and can express herself both privately and publicly. The kid starts to feel more unique in the world at the age of 10. This is the age he can enter middle or junior high school and navigate new social settings. Females may experience a range of emotions when they enter puberty earlier than males. These feelings include doubt, excitement and fear. The 10-year old youngster is likely to exercise more emotional control and resolve conflicts. She also negotiates with her peers. She may show some emotional instability (Gronlund and colleagues, 2018). Stress can also cause mood swings in young children due to difficulty with schoolwork and dealing with the changes associated to maturation. The tenth grade is when children begin to look up to older siblings and challenge their authority. A parent should help the child deal with anger, frustration, guilt, shame, disappointment, worry and boredom.