Psychological Developmental Theories Abstract This paper looks at the effects of divorce on children based on the application of various psychological developmental theories. More specifically‚ children within the age groups of 4 to 6 and 7 to 11 will be taken into account. The theories explored and applied will include Freud’s psychoanalytic theory‚ Erikson’s psychosocial tasks‚ Bowlby’s attachment theory‚ Piaget’s cognitive developmental theory‚ Bandura’s social learning theory and Vygotsky’s‚ and
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the Three-fold Stage Theory of the Logos‚ which consists of three main ideas that can be found in all three Abrahamic religions. This paper will focus specifically on the similarities that can be found in both Islam and Christianity. These similarities‚ which are found in the “word” of God that is respected by each faith‚ can be used to foster serious dialogue in interfaith conflicts. The Three-fold Stage Theory of the Logos mainly focuses on the importance of the word of God to all three Abrahamic
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This essay will discuss human development across the lifespan. This discussion will include physical‚ cognitive and psychosocial development in relation to the theorist Jean Piaget who developed the cognitive stage theory which emphasises the individual’s mental process. Erik Erikson who developed the eight stage theory of psychosocial development‚ which discusses the socially and culturally influenced processes of development of the ego‚ or self. Infants are born equipped with a number of survival
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Piaget’s Theory of Infant Development Author: Elizabeth Purling Renton Technical College Developmental Psychology Instructor: Leta Berkshire May 30‚ 2007 Piaget’s Theory of Infant Development At almost 32 weeks gestation‚ my little one constantly brings about questions and ideas about what my life will be like when I become a parent. What will she look like? Will she be a loud baby or a quiet one? How long before she sleeps through the night? What cognitive abilities does
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Hereditay and Environmental factors in human development The main difference among individuals lies in their personality. One’s personality consists in his/her general profile or in the special combination of psychological traits of character that refer to his/her unique nature. One’s unique combination of psychological features leads to the way in which that specific person reacts and interacts with the others or the environment. One’s personality includes a set of mental characteristics which
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Kohlberg’s theory of moral development. In this essay‚ following a brief outline of the theory‚ I will be discussing the strengths and weaknesses of Kohlberg’s theory of moral development. Morality comes from the Latin word for custom. It is a behaviour that one has been accustomed to due to the laws and customs in a particular society. By the time a person reaches adulthood‚ they should have a good idea about personal and social behaviour (Carlson‚ 2004) Kohlberg’s theory of moral development was
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The models of the economic growth‚ which examine the long-run rise of economy’s production capacities‚ allow specialists to have a wider outlook at the current economic problems appearing within the countries and at the international arena from the side of the whole historical process of economic development. The main concern of these models is more general and probably more important issues in economics‚ such as changes in the standards of living‚ development of scientific and technological progress
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I will apply Vygotsky’s theory of development to make changes to my current curriculum. Vygotsky believed that social and cultural environments affect the way people think and their cognitive development. He believes that children have a curiosity to experiment with their environment that contributes to their cognitive development‚ but he think the most important factor is social interaction. When kids are younger this interaction is between their families and the people close to them‚ but as they
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people. After a period of time‚ life re-enters into the teenagers ’ bodies and the teens begin to see a better perspective on life. Melinda was fortunate enough to break free from not talking to her peers. Throughout the novel‚ Melinda enables her own growth by becoming socially‚ academically and emotionally stronger‚ more developed and confident. Melinda has found her voice over the course of the novel and has grown socially because of it. In the beginning Melinda was a social outcast. She did not have
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Tom’s Case Study CNSL 642 – Human Development II Professor: Martinez December 19‚ 2011 The case of Tom is a powerful story‚ but one that is not unheard of. Many of us can relate to Tom’s story‚ his family dynamics‚ and the oppression he experienced. Although this case is somewhat complex I will analyze this case from various theoretical perspectives such as‚ Adlerian Therapy‚ Existential Therapy‚ Person-Centered Therapy‚ Behavior Therapy‚ Cognitive Therapy Gestalt therapy. I will emphasize
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