What is development? How is it different from growth and Maturation?

Development is the pattern of the progressive, orderly and predictable changes that begin at conception and continue throughout the life.

Growth refers to increase in the size of body parts.

Maturation refers to the changes that follow an orderly sequence.

Difference between growth, development and maturation: Growth is a quantitative change, development is a qualitative change. Growth is confined to limited period while development occurs throughout the life.