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developmental task
developmental task A developmental task is a key age-related competency or area of growth that people are expected to achieve during a life stage, such as adolescence.
A developmental task is a key age-related competency or area of growth that people are expected to achieve during a life stage, such as adolescence. In Havighurst’s framework, these tasks span domains like relationships, autonomy, career preparation, values, and social responsibility and support effective personal, social, and civic functioning.