Introduction When an individual reaches sixty-five, it is regarded as being in the late adulthood age bracket. The mid-sixties is a stretched development phase across a lifetime, and individuals within this age group are increasingly expanding (Erber, 2020). Clocking extreme ages such as one hundred years is often difficult. The...
Description of Client Carol sought counseling because she was worried about her daughter Olivia, whose condition is influenced by biological, cultural, and environmental factors. Biologically, Olivia is six months old and spent the first three weeks of her life in the hospital due to respiratory issues and low birth weight...
Introduction Jane Doe, aged 89, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her residence in Quiet Pines, an idyllic suburban community where she lived for the last twenty years of her life. She is survived by her two children, five grandchildren, and a large extended family who cherished her wisdom...
Introduction Developmental psychology is a complex study that includes various stages of human life. A personality starts to progress from early childhood and continues to the elder periods. To ensure the right and smooth maturing, the infancy phase should be taken into account strictly. It is one of the most...
Introduction Theories of child development greatly influence our understanding of how children develop and learn. Albert Bandura’s theory of social learning and Lawrence Kohlberg’s theory of moral development are two well-known ideas that have had a significant impact on modern practice. These theories have shaped contemporary methods of education and...
Introduction The movie Billy Elliot tells the story of young Billy Elliot, who lives in the English town of Everington during the miners’ strike in 1984. The main character’s physical development plays a vital role in his search for himself and his place in life. Physical Development of Billy Elliot...
Overview of Puberty: Key Changes and Developments Puberty and sexual maturation are a big part of adolescence. Puberty occurs between the ages of 8-14 and usually begins first in girls. Some physical changes are growth in height and weight, acne, hair growth, and changes in the sexual organs. This change...
Introduction The concept of the Spiritual Embryo is a distinctive and profound principle within Maria Montessori’s pedagogical approach. In her book The Absorbent Mind (1995), Montessori identified the Spiritual Embryo as the phase of development that occurs after birth, where the child begins to interact with and absorb from its...
Introduction A child usually develops in two main directions: biological (physical) and psychological (emotional and behavioral) changes. Early childhood covers growth from birth to eight years of age and plays an important role in life (Likhar et al., 2022). Cognitive development focuses on how the child thinks, behaves, explores the...
Emotional development is essential for children, as it enhances their social interactions and cognitive functions and affects their self-expression. The purpose of the article by Alwaely et al. is to explore how degrees of emotional adaptation can be predicted via one’s family structure, peer relations, age, and sex (Alwaely et...
Introduction For psychologists and language experts who are interested in learning more about brain development, especially language development, the Genie case has grown to be crucial. Scientists and psychologists have gained a better understanding of the biological and emotional requirements of people at various stages of development because of cases...
The nutrition of infants is critical for understanding human development as it affects subsequent development directly. Infants share unique nutritional needs that are different from older children and adults. Appropriate nutrition during infancy is vital for optimal growth, brain development, and healthy eating habits in later life. In addition, the...
Jean Piaget’s developmental theoryâs main feature is distinctly defined phases. Its difference from other theories is that it puts the onus on the cognitive development aspect (Berk, 2018). Middle childhood can be correlated with Piagetâs concrete operational stage (7â11 years) (Berk, 2018). It is the period when children develop the...
Piaget’s theory of cognitive development suggests several stages in children’s learning to understand how intelligence and individualism develop. With the advent of new technology, the developmental stages are shifting, as virtually limitless possibilities allow children and adults to develop more quickly and easily (Kaplan, 2018). One might expect that in...
The selected article is “Spiritual practices and adult transformative learning,” written by Covey. The author’s thesis is that spiritual activities such as reflection play a role in having a meaningful existence and may even lead to transformative learning. The logic behind the statement is that the human soul, also known...
The readings by Amira El Azhary Sonbol, Viviana Zeliezer, and Beth Baron have given me an exciting perspective on how childhood and adolescence have changed in the past hundred years and how expectations of young people have changed developed over time, place, and social/economic class. The paragraphs below will provide...
A scientific method called developmental psychology seeks to explain how people grow, evolve, and remain consistent throughout their lives. Developmental psychology examines how thoughts, feelings, and actions evolve throughout a person’s life. Since this is the time in a person’s life when the most change occurs, many theories in this...
Introduction It is worth noting that personality theories are thoroughly verified inferences or hypotheses about what people are, how they conduct themselves, and why they act this or that way. A critical element in any personality approach is the concept of personality development and how the motivational factors of personality...
Introduction Theories surrounding early childhood and education overall show different approaches to how behavior is formed. One is the social cognitive theory introduced by Albert Bandura in the 1970s-1980s (Allison and Tharby, 2015; Bandura, 1971). The present essay discusses this theory and how it is currently applied to early education....
Introduction Each individual develops in a particular society, which, through its social institutions and specific cultural patterns of childhood upbringing, profoundly influences the ways in which the individual resolves conflicts. It is essential to note that it is related not only to biological aspects but also to interpersonal aspects, which...
Introduction Children achieve successive developmental milestones that determine how they think, explore, and understand the world around them. The common characteristics associated with cognitive development in children are information processing, reasoning, and language development. Whereas some of the features are observable, others are abstract and only identifiable through the behavioral...
Introduction The topic of studying the human brain and the influence of various factors on its work is an essential aspect of science. In the book Emotional Intelligence, Goleman concluded that there is another dimension to the human IQ aspect (Goleman, 1997). Discussion Namely, emotional intelligence, which includes self-awareness, impulse...
Introduction The topic I initiated in the discussion forum has helped my classmates and me and enhanced student involvement. My post is supported by Piaget’s theory of child development which states that cognitive growth is the gradual restructuring of cerebral functions brought on by biological development and ecological exposure. I...
Introduction The paper addresses the constructivist perspective, which posits that individuals are active participants in developing their knowledge. Clark (2018) acknowledges that constructivism, which some education theorists define as a branch of cognitivism, is the study of a learner’s knowledge creation. Constructivists think people learn best when they proactively create...
The psychosocial theory is one created by theorist Erik Erikson. It focuses on eight stages of development, focusing on the relationship between oneâs psychic needs and the social network of their family and community (Berger, 2020). Each of the aforementioned stages is confronted by a developmental crisis. During each crisis,...
Personal Developmental Process Personal development is the growth and change in a person’s personality, values, and self-concept. This process can refer to how people educate themselves and others to become more aware of their behaviors, knowledge, and beliefs (Zafar, 2020). People can learn the importance of being non-judgmental and not...
Advancements in psychology and the emergence of new social sciences brought more attention to human intrinsic personal development. During the 19th century, Karl F. Muenzinger tried to present psychology as a separate branch of social science. He believed that psychology constituted physiology, biology, and critical empiricism (Wertheimer and Puente, 2020)....
The phenomenon of cognitive development has been studied extensively, with multiple theories having been produced in an endeavor at explaining and examining the subject matter. Currently, the consensus regarding the definition of cognitive development seems to suggest that the subject matter should be interpreted as the process of maturing and...
Introduction Adolescence is a transition period from childhood to adulthood. This stage constitutes the main content and specific difference in all aspects of development in this period, including the physical, mental, moral, and social. The social significance of the issue is determined by the complexity and importance of the developmental...
Introduction Childhood experiences are crucial in determining an individualâs adulthood and social behaviors. Children who are born in violent communities are likely to exhibit anti-social or criminal behaviors. Individuals who are born into families that prioritize values and ethical behaviors are likely to become good members of society. Lifespan and...
Key Ideas in the Chapters One of the important ideas in the chapters is brain development and how to help learners be physically healthy by ensuring good nutrition in school and promoting physical activities. Teachers are advised to have an occupational therapist in cases where there are students with motor...
Why Adolescent Boys and Girls are Acting Out The adolescent years bridge the gap between childhood and adulthood, and this timeframe can be especially challenging for parents. Several changes occur when a youngster grows into a teenager. as a parent, you should understand these changes to be able to communicate...
Emotional and social development in middle adulthood is connected with many challenges and transformations. The first noteworthy argument in this material is that the beginning of early and middle adulthood is always followed by the transition phase, which is at 40 years old. At this stage, individuals evaluate their accomplishments,...
Identity confusion arises when an individual experiences a sense of isolation or non-belonging within a cultural or social context. According to Erikson, it is a consequence of a sense of disaffection from cultural conventions that lead to an absence of a distinct self-identity or image (Schultz & Schultz, 2017). Nonetheless,...
Introduction Childhood literacy is a crucial skill for children’s cognitive and mental development, as well as their creativity and compassion. Children who have been exposed to a variety of literature have a more extensive vocabulary and acquire focus and active listening comprehension more quickly (Christie, 2012). By code-breaking and being...
Introduction The Bobo doll experiment conducted by Albert Bandura et al. in the early 60th made a significant contribution to the field of developmental psychology of that time. By showing that children can learn new ways of behavior solely through observing and imitating, Bandura invoked a paradigm shift that eventually...
Developmental assessment is a vital part of pediatric care conducted on children. The process is recommended to address various elements of childrenâs physical and mental growth and development. The procedure involves evaluating a childâs capability to satisfy specific development objectives. Additionally, the assessments can determine a childâs ability to perform...
The observation occurred on (date, month, year), at 7 p.m., during a friendly board game meeting at one of the participantâs houses. The subject of the observation was a 30-years old male. According to Berk (2014), the characteristic developmental stage of people at this age is the formal operational (Piaget),...
Introduction Piaget did enormous work during his lifetime on studying children’s intelligence and behavioral patterns. In traditional psychology, children’s thinking was seen as more primitive than adults’. However, according to Piaget, “Children’s cognitive behavior is intrinsically rather than extrinsically motivated” (Flaveli, 1996, p. 200). Piaget characterized the child’s thinking as...
Introduction Self-care refers to a naturalistic decision-making procedure involving behavioral choices that sustain the body’s response to symptoms and physiological stability whenever they occur. According to Masoumi and Shahhosseini (2017), approximately sixty-five percent to eighty-five percent of self-care deportments are executed by an individual. Adolescence is a phase that begins...
Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky are one of the most prominent scientists associated with cognitive development. However, despite the existing similarities between their works, they have several fundamental differences (Huang, 2021). Piaget’s theory of cognitive development is based on the interaction of children with the outside world and the construction...
A metaphor is a way to describe the object using an idea or comparison. When using metaphors, people compare things that are not true but well understood as symbols. It is used in literature, poetry, and some people’s daily speech. However, it is a powerful method to convey the idea....
Max can be diagnosed with three issues, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, language and speech disorder, and intellectual disability. Alcohol use during pregnancy can put the child in danger. When the alcohol in a mother’s blood crosses the placenta, and into her fetus, a fetal alcohol spectrum disorder develops (Mattson et...
Every mother experiences stress when raising a child and worries about the success of their development. This brochure outlines the milestones in a youngsterâs development from six months to five years of age and possible deviations in which some delays can be noticed. One of the main indicators of the...
Juvenile delinquency occasionally leads to a life of adult crime; however, most people tend to minimize their delinquent behavior as they mature. Young people learn traits that shape their future behavior and internal personal character traits. Nonetheless, social factors such as family relations and proximity to criminal friends assist in...
A child’s sensory development is the formation of ideas and concepts about the most important properties of objects, their shape, color, size, position in space, smell, and taste. It is difficult to overestimate the importance of sensory development in the early preschool age. This period is the most favorable for...
The most critical emotional changes for children who begin to expand their social world are independence, frustration or joy in trust and loneliness. Merging into the school community, children are increasingly declaring their freedom in front of their parents (Ashford et al., 2017). There is a place and a team...
According to many models studied in age psychology, the period from age 25 to 64 is a period of intermediate maturity, characterized by several physiological and psychological changes. These changes include a decrease in taste, smell, and pain sensitivity, several physiological changes in women associated with childbirth, and the more...
Introduction Honesty and decency instill in employees dedication to their work. Honest workers perform their duties conscientiously and boldly declare their mistakes to correct them. Their professional mindset is based on clear work goals, and they do not strive to raise self-esteem. A positive attitude helps survive lost opportunities and...
A wide range of everyday chores connected to domestic work is performed by both kids and adults, encompassing things like household chores. People can fulfill their real food and sanitary demands by engaging in such studies, sometimes known as chores. It appears that doing domestic duties offers advantages beyond just...
Introduction Erikson is one of the prominent philosophers who impacted psychology significantly. Having studied psychoanalysis, Erikson focused on understanding the various developmental and psychosexual stages in human beings (Syed & Fish, 2018). His childhood played a significant role in influencing his professional life. Having been raised by a stepfather, Erikson...
Introduction to Moral Development Kohlberg’s Theory Moral and ethical development is a highly significant part of children’s growth, especially during the period from birth through adolescence. Knowledge of moral development’s critical elements is essential for teachers to implement in the classroom for the purposes of effective education. It is one...
Introduction What influences a child’s character, behaviors, and traits has been a subject of much debate and controversy for a long time. Some argue that the behaviors of a child are caused by only hereditary genetics nature. A substantial number is opposed to this claim, arguing that a young oneâs...
Introduction The events humans experience during their lives play a pivotal role in their future character and nature. Psychology scholars generally agree that they always change over time (Broderick & Blewitt, 2020). Therefore, it is important to understand the nature vs. nurture arguments and how the two interrelate and determine...
Introduction The psychoanalytic theory is among the best approaches used in describing human development. The theory proposed by Sigmund Freud demonstrates that human personality is a function of three fundamental structures, including the id, ego, and superego. The theory shows that unconscious conflicts exist between the three fundamental structures that...
Introduction The psychosocial development of an individual is a complex process, but every person experiences it. In psychological science, several theories have been created to systemize this development. The most prominent ones are the ones by Erik Erikson and James Marcia. While Eriksonâs theory is the more fundamental one, with...
One of the most important children’s development steps happens in the period between the ages of three and four. It is a time of emotional development, early friendship, more complex brain functioning, and so forth. What is more, even during the short period of 12 months, different stages of child...
The nature versus nurture debate is one of the fundamental aspects of psychology. It focuses on determining the major factors influencing the emergence and development of a particular behavior. Thus, nature implies that innate biological factors, or genetics, influence the formation of specific patterns (Psychology Today, 2022). For instance, a...
The person I am interviewing and observing is called John Mark; he is an 18-year-old male, single, and lives at home with his parents. He dropped out of school and is currently unemployed but is looking for work. Development refers to the processes by which a person becomes increasingly capable...
Introduction Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development explains the final stage of life as Ego Integrity versus Despair. According to Cherry (2021), this period includes adults aged 65 and over. During this phase, people look at their life in retrospect and reflect on their experiences (McLeod, 2018). Depending on one’s satisfaction...
Learning about Erickson’s theory of ego integrity and despair taught me a lot about conceding the future more favorably. This topic might be quite sensitive for many people since most of them associate growing up and aging solely with unenthusiastic consequences. It can be impacted by various biological, environmental, and...
Human life is limited in time, and this fact can be painful to realize. Kubler-Ross’ theory about stages of dying describes the feelings of a dying person and divides emotional changes into five stages – denial and isolation, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance (Santrock, 2020). If the dying people and...
Introduction It is always a norm that our actions, beliefs, and virtues reflect how we were brought up. Individuals brought up in varied environments and family setups are believed to have developed differently due to diverging parenting styles, peers, and early education. These concepts are crucial in childrenâs growth and...
Memory is one of the most important concepts in human life. Generally speaking, it means the preservation and subsequent reproduction by an individual of his experience. The history of the study of memory in psychology is huge and is primarily associated with the general history of psychology itself as a...
Name and Aspect of Development Today, there are numerous different toys on the market which makes the process of creation of new ones difficult. At the same time, it is still possible to create toys which would be in demand; one of them is the Ferrofluid Lava Lamp Do-It-Yourself Kit....
Randy used a combination of humor, inspiration, and intelligence, making the interview unforgettable. In his interview, he teaches us on importance of human ties. He says that each person has a good side, and patience is required to see it, and it is essential to always find the light in...
Description of the Concept of Neuroscience Currently, the information space in the field of neurology is determined by the unprecedented dynamics of interdisciplinary brain research, which is unconditionally leading among all other fields of biology and medicine. It is no coincidence that scientists from all over the world unanimously call...
Sigmund Freud and Erik Erikson were psychoanalysts, and both worked on personality development theories. Freud’s work was focused on psychosexual development in early childhood. His ideas influenced Erikson’s theory; however, it was centered on psychosocial development across the whole lifespan. Some of the stages described by Freud and Erikson can...
Introduction The environmental context of development has been explored to provide a comprehensive understanding of how individuals learn and acquire specific values, beliefs, and behaviors due to the impact of their immediate surroundings. The influence of outside factors has been applied to both microsystems and macrosystems. The microsystems, which represent...
Abstract Erik Erikson was a renowned psychologist who refined the field of psychoanalysis and developmental psychology. The theorist came up with an eight-stage paradigm that explained the peculiarities of peopleâs development. Erikson believed that people had to address a number of crises during their lifetime and the successful accomplishment of...
Human growth undergoes different stages beginning from birth to adulthood. The phase encompasses critical developments that have a great influence on individual wellbeing. Amongst the steps, the adolescence period is the most significant for the overall changes human experiences. It involves the physical, psychological, and cognitive advancement of a person...
Introduction Human development continues throughout life, so individuals may have problems at each stage. On the psychosocial side, in early adulthood, specialists must consider the relationship between the individual and society. This means that the individual must establish close relationships with the environment and not feel isolated. Main Body In...
Introduction Throughout the film Parenthood, the characters Gil, Karen, and Helen Bachman undergo significant personal growth, illustrating the evolution of their personalities. This paper examines how socioemotional, cognitive, social, and vocational development concepts are depicted through scenes involving these characters. Socioemotional Development Issues Unlike his wife, Gil represents the sandwich...
Introduction Exploring oneâs development can reveal many patterns and events that became foundational in building a personâs experiences and emotional responses. Developmental theory posits that all people go through the same stages during which they learn about the world (Latif, 2021). At the same time, each individualâs environment is unique,...
Introduction The story of Jane provides an insightful look into an individualâs lifespan and how physical, cognitive, and socioemotional development come together to shape a personâs life. Jane, who is 67, is an excellent example of how physical, cognitive, and socioemotional development work together to create a meaningful life. Through...
Self-regulation is a unique opportunity for a child to acquire skills to manage their emotions and actions. It provides a foundation for development in the early years of life and impacts social and emotional development. This paper discusses the process of self-regulation in early childhood, how it can be achieved...
It is important to understand the process of dying in order to be able to deal with it both for the people who are facing death and for the people who are close to them. The concept that makes this understanding easier is Elisabeth KĂźbler-Rossâs concept of the five stages...
The question of who has the greater impact on a childâs development – parents or peers – is one of the most discussed topics in modern psychology. It is well known that both parents and peers have a significant influence on the cognitive and physical development of a child, but...
Gender identity has played a crucial role in the field of psychology, leading to many established theories and causal relationships by well-known scholars. For a long time, there has been a debate regarding the essence of gender identity and what might influence it. While one group of people believes that...
The development of a human being is often explained through a life-time perspective which defines certain stages in a personâs life cycle. Psychology considers these stages through the lens of development of peopleâ cognitive abilities and social and intrapersonal skills. By ascribing certain psychological characteristics to definite developmental steps and...
Introduction Development in life takes stages that are defined by theories of development. The developmental stages of childhood through adolescence contain dynamics based on ages and life experiences that can be explained theoretically. Several development scientists and theorists provide evidence to explain changes in life development. They argue that diverse...
During middle childhood, a child’s physical, emotional, and cognitive development peaks. This is the time when kids start to develop and become their personalities. They grow and learn at a fantastic rate during this time. During this time, kids learn to express their emotions, be social and have a positive...
Moral Development in Middle Childhood Parenting and nurturing children to become morally fit members of society may be complex. Moral development can be defined as the comprehensive evolution of morality from infancy through adulthood. It is essential that as children develop, they learn to discern between right and wrong acts....
The study of how children develop is of particular value to study. This is because gaining awareness about aspects such as cognitive, emotional, and social development can contribute to improving parenting outcomes. Moreover, society can gain an understanding of how it affects children, as well as cultural and socioeconomic factors....
The Stages of Child and Adolescent Development Matrix K-2ndGrade 3rd-5thGrade 6-8thGrade ConceptsTheories Cognitive Possess object memory and the growth of early problem-solving abilities. Signs of logical thinking. They appear to enhance the sense of self (Driscoll, 2013). The emergence of abstract reasoning and understanding of social concerns. Eriksonâs concept...
Introduction The psychosocial development theory by Erickson is an expansion of a model by Sigmund Freudâs study on ego, super-ego, and identity. The theory describes the impact of social experiences across the whole lifespan of a human being (Samsanovich, 2021). Erickson focuses on the social interactions and the relationships that...
Daycare of infants and toddlers by outsiders has become an indispensable practice in the modern world. It is a common situation when parents do not have the opportunity to be near their children constantly, so caregivers should be ready to make children’s time without parents calm and effective. Nevertheless, one...
Introduction The environment in which a kid develops forms a powerful experience that affects the child’s future life. Human development is a process of forming and creating personality under the impact of external and internal, controlled and uncontrolled factors (Abbott, 2021). The leading role is played by purposeful upbringing and...
The brain is a sophisticated organ that governs all bodily regulation functions, including cognition, touch, empathy, motor skills, sight, temperature, respiration, and hunger. The cortex is on the outer surface of brain cells. It is where reasoning and muscle activity start. The brain stem is one of the most important...
Attachment theory is one of the staples in the psychologyâs understanding of the relationship development between people. Some scholars go so far as to assign it a role in the brain formation and propose it as an alternative to psychoanalysis. Its role in the developmental psychology in general and the...
From a sociological perspective, age is an individual’s ascribed characteristic, a feature that contributes to defining who a person is, independently from his will. Age has this characteristic because of society’s definitions, which are linked to its many meanings, expectations for conduct, and responsibilities (Pitti, 2017). Determining a person’s age...
Introduction An individual’s environment consists of all the factors, both living and nonliving, that have an impact on that individual’s quality of life. The environment encourages healthy growth and brain development by providing a child with affection, emotional support, and chances for learning and discovery. The term “child development” describes...
The Role of Caregivers and Cultural Influences in Parenting Throughout their development, children require consistent and active support of their parents or caregivers. However, though the necessity to have the support and help of a caregiver is vital for a child at every developmental stage, the type of the assistance...
Introduction In light of the growing severity of conflicts among young people, the importance of understanding the patterns of development of children and adolescents, which are influenced by the specifics of culture, economics, politics, and even historical processes, is increasing. As you know, socialization is aimed at the formation of...
Introduction The image of the profession as a cognitive and emotional education significantly changes the system of general guidelines in the public and individual consciousness of people. Professional development becomes inseparable from personal development – both are based on the principle of self-development, which determines the ability of a person...
Adult Development Charting adult development through (historically changing) daily stress processes is an article that explores adult development based on people’s daily life experiences and the latest historical changes related to them. The authors utilize the results of the descriptive analyses conducted by the National Studies of Daily Experiences from...
For this exercise, I interviewed my neighbor, Robert, who is 72 years old and the questions used are attached in the Appendix. Akeret & Kleinâs (1991) questions were utilized for their relevance to the interview and ability to produce elaborate responses. His parents, grandparents, and known ancestors are originally from...
Interesting products that could improve the development of various abilities in infants could be toy keys and a keyring, a tummy time mat, and a floor mirror. Toy keys and a keyring named Kleynimals, manufactured by the company of the same name, are advertised to enhance infantsâ motor skills and...
Introduction Cognitive skills play a critical role in a person’s life from an early age. Cognitive or brain development refers to such processes as thinking, reasoning, and memorizing (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2021). Notably, for babies in the first year of life, comprehending language is more than...
Introduction Jean Piaget’s stage theory outlines a toddler’s cognitive development. According to the theory, cognitive development is characterized by alterations in cognitive processes and capacities (Lourenço, 2016). Piaget’s fascination with children’s psychological maturation was sparked by his studies of his daughter and nephew. These findings supported his theory that toddlers’...
