Maturation: Meaning, Nature, and Characteristics
MEANING AND NATURE OF MATURATION
Maturation is a biological concept and
was pioneered by Arnold Gessell in the
1940s. He emphasized nature’s role in
human development.
In Developmental Psychology, the
concept of maturation was advanced by
Jean Piaget. Maturation is one of the
most important factors that affects our
learning.
In Psychology, maturation is the process
of development in which an individual
matures and reaches full functionality.
As a person matures, his knowledge, skill
and attitude also develops or grows.
Originally, maturation examined only
biological forces, such as the ageing
process involved in a child’s changes in
behaviour.
Definitions:
According to Garry and Kingslay, “Maturation
is the process whereby behaviour is modified
as a result of growth and development of
physical structures.”
According to Woolf & Woolf, “Maturation
means that children are able to do at certain
stages of development, certain task that they
could not do previously.”
Characteristics of Maturation:
•
Automatic process
: Maturation is an
automatic process of somatic, physiological
and mental differentiation and integration.
•
Completion of Growth:
Maturation is a
stage of growth and consolidating of
mental, social and emotional development.
•
Sum of Gene Effects:
Maturation is the net
sum of gene effects operating in a self-
limiting life cycle.
•
Modification from within
: Maturation is a
process of modification from within and
innate ripening and development of
capacities of the organism.
•
Condition of learning:
Maturation is a
condition of learning. It is the basis of
learning and learning is the only source
that makes human development complete.
•
Maturity and physical fitness:
The
development of mature learning behaviour
also depends on physical fitness of the
learner.
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Maturation, a biological concept, plays a vital role in human development, influencing learning, behavior, and growth. Explored by pioneers like Arnold Gessell and Jean Piaget, maturation encompasses the automatic process of differentiation, completion of growth stages, and modification from within, shaping individual development and capabilities. It forms the foundation of learning and stands as a key factor in achieving maturity and physical fitness for optimal learning behavior.
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MEANING AND NATURE OF MATURATION Maturation is a biological concept and was pioneered by Arnold Gessell in the 1940s. He emphasized nature s role in human development. In Developmental concept of maturation was advanced by Jean Piaget. Maturation is one of the most important factors that affects our learning. Psychology, the
In Psychology, maturation is the process of development in which an individual matures and reaches full functionality. As a person matures, his knowledge, skill and attitude also develops or grows. Originally, maturation biological forces, such as the ageing process involved in a child s changes in behaviour. examined only
Definitions: According to Garry and Kingslay, Maturation is the process whereby behaviour is modified as a result of growth and development of physical structures. According to Woolf & Woolf, Maturation means that children are able to do at certain stages of development, certain task that they could not do previously.
Characteristics of Maturation: Automatic process: automatic process of somatic, physiological and mental differentiation and integration. Completion of Growth: Maturation is a stage of growth mental, social and emotional development. Sum of Gene Effects: Maturation is the net sum of gene effects operating in a self- limiting life cycle. Maturation is an and consolidating of
Modification from within: Maturation is a process of modification from within and innate ripening and capacities of the organism. Condition of learning: Maturation is a condition of learning. It is the basis of learning and learning is the only source that makes human development complete. Maturity and physical development of mature learning behaviour also depends on physical fitness of the learner. development of fitness: The
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