Biological-Maturational
Theories of Development
•  Emphasize the genetic, biological, and evolutionary basis of human development.
– The central concept is maturation — a genetically predetermined sequence of physical and psychophysiological changes.  These changes take place at about the
– same age for most people.
– The environment has a significant influence
– on when changes occur and the degree of growth that takes place.
Created by Dr. Gordon Vessels 2005