Development proceeded in multiple directions, entailing gains at some times and losses at others, and sometimes just change. With increasing age, behavior becomes more complex and organized, more differentiated and integrated. There is both consistency and inconsistency between age mates. There is both stability and change in development over time. Because of leaning, variation is possible.
Development is aided by stimulation.
The family plays a central role in guiding and directing individual development. Much remains to be learned about development. Indiana University East has established eight learning objectives for students. An educated person should have achieved depth in some field of knowledge. An educated person should be able to express him or herself clearly, completely, and accurately.