Developmental stage theories

As professional helpers, it is important to have a solid foundation of the various developmental models and theories that undergird the work of human behaviors and experiences (Broderick & Blewitt, 2015). In this week’s reading, we were introduced to theoretical perspectives that help to categorize human development models. In this paper, it is my hope to categorize human development theories based on the dichotomies of nature versus nurture, universality versus diversity, qualitative change…

McCay enlisted the help of a young neighbour, John A. Fitzsimmons to help trace the backgrounds while McCay devoted his efforts to animating Gertie himself, ten thousand drawings in total. Upon release Gertie the Dinosaur in 1914 McCay and his animated creation were a hit. The film was a landmark title not only for having the first animated star, but for being the first with a proper storyline as well (Goldman, 2005). Up until this point animation had been mostly the work of individual artists…

Introduction The observation of infant/toddler was conducted via videative to assess developmental stages in the average infant/toddler’s developmental stage. This observation study is done as a part of the curriculum requirement of ECE- Child Development program of Harper College. The study focuses on social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development of infant/toddler. Cognitive and Language Domain Observation: In “Bottomless Container” Child A is holding a tube, with large hole…

ANALYSIS OF DEVELOPMENT THEORIES Analysis of Development Theories Erik Erikson (1950, 1968) proposed a theory of psychological development comprising eight stages. This focuses on how personalities evolve throughout life as a result of the interaction between biologically based maturation and the demands of society. The eight stages are based partly on the stages proposed by Freud and partly on Erikson’s studies in a wide variety of cultures. According to Erikson (1950, 1968), each stage of…

range of skills at approximately the same age and in the same sequence as the majority of children of similar age.” (Allen 81) As sad as it sounds, children and their developmental stages are rather predictable. I work at a preschool and more often than not we find ourselves seeing the typical developmental process. A developmental sequence tend to be predictable and based off of observations of children of the same age. An example of motor development sequence is first a child touches toys,…

a few days ago. At one point she stated that she used to be “so smart” and now she is “dingy.” Based upon this statement and her lack to recall recent events, I would gather that the developmental stage that Dora is currently experiencing is consistent once again with Erickson’s final psychosocial development stage ego integrity vs. despair. This is clearly evident when Dora reflects upon her life including all aspects, the good and the bad. According to Erickson as we grow older and…

the environment around them. His theory focuses on eight stages that each result in a new personality characteristic. The environment at the time and the individual’s response to it determine whether the quality of the personality will be healthy or unhealthy. A healthy outcome leads to an easier time of accomplishing more positive results. An unhealthy outcome has potential to cause further damage to their psychosocial development. The first stage of this theory is the crisis of trust versus…

1. Review the developmental theories described in the readings. Can you identify any of the theoretical underpinnings in clinical practice with adults or older adults? Investigate and describe the propositions of at least two theories or models in Alley et al. that you were not previously familiar with. For one of these theories, discuss the appropriateness and potential implications for their application in practice? Identify any potential unintended consequences for use of this theoretical…

Outline Topic: Erik Erikson’s stages of psychosocial development. Focus Question: How do psychosocial crises shape personality? Thesis statement: Erikson Believed that people face eight major crises during their lives; in each one, a person confronts, and hopefully masters, new challenges, each stage builds on the successful completion of earlier stages, and if challenges are not successfully completed at any given stage, they can be expected to reappear as problems in the future. Outline…

Erickson’s eight stages of social development is a basic framework for describing the needs of people at different developmental stages ( Woolfolk, Winne & Perry, 2012). According to the theory at different stages in their lives, people are presented with a developmental crisis. The successful resolution of the crisis prepares people for the next. If a stage is not successfully completed it can have lasting effects on a persons life. It is important to note that if a stage is not successfully…