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Under the various principles of child development, how do the 'Principle of Predictability' and the 'Principle of Individual Differences' work together, and what is their significance in child psychological assessment?
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Understanding Child Development Principles
According to the principles of child development, growth follows a systematic and predictable pattern (such as cephalocaudal and proximodistal trends), but every child has their own unique pace which results in individual differences in development.
- Predictability: Development follows a general, universal sequence.
- Individual Differences: The rate and exact timing of reaching developmental milestones vary from child to child.
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