Development as a psychological phenomenon implies any change in time. However scientists still disagree that specifically changes and as it occurs.
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1. According to V.N. Karandashev the concept "development" has multidimensional character. We can understand development as growth, that is process of quantitative change (accumulation) of the external signs of an object measured in height, length, thickness, etc. However at the same time maturing can be meant by development. At the same time the main component of process are the morphological changes proceeding under direct management of the genetic device.
2. Development can also be perceived as improvement. At the same time as the mechanism of development will serve the system of the reactions and mental processes of the person transforming structure of his personality. This approach assumes existence of any definite purpose (perfect form of development). In psychology this treatment meets most often. Process of improvement forces people to live, solve the planned problems, to achieve result.
3. The concept development is used as well in social psychology, and is concrete in psychology of masses. Here it can represent universal change. Similar general changes have to happen at people of different cultures, religions, languages. At the same time can be considered as universal change of regional groups of people, and the international masses. The strong gap between the developed countries and which are lagging behind can show an accurate example of similar development.
4. In psychological consultation and psychotherapy the concept "development" is understood as high-quality structural change more often. That is at the person in the course of consultation or therapy any characteristics peculiar to it change entirely earlier. The outlook of the person, his value systems, qualities of the personality changes. To carry out this work, many months are required. If installations of the person do not change within a year then it is possible to tell that the individual does not want to develop firmly.
5. It is also possible to refer the concept "development" as the change involving new development to the last category. That is development can be considered only those changes which involve new change. There is a certain avalanche of changes. In use similar treatment call "Butterfly Effect". Everything that is made by the person, attracts any consequences, whether it be a visit of shop or signing of the contract between the countries.