A developmental theory that can be associated with Heidi is Erikson’s stages of psychosocial development. A major focus of this theory is the development of identity and a sense of individualization throughout the course of one’s life. In this theory of development, it considers the impact of external factors, family and society on personality development throughout the span of a person’s life (Hutchinson, 2013). The theory is a phase of eight sequences that a person develops over time and mastered at appropriate junctures. In the movie, Daughter from Dang, it focuses on Heidi as she discusses her life from early childhood to adolescent and early adulthood years and how it impacted her directly. As the movie progresses, it exemplifies Heidi’s
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The central concept of Piaget’s theory is the internalized representation of the world and experiences that directs the child’s learning (Hutchinson, 2013). This stage typically occurs around the ages of 2 to 7, where the child is primarily egocentric and believes to be in the center of existence. A child is unable to comprehend the feasible possibilities of other perspectives on a situation (Hutchinson, 2013). In the movie, Heidi was in the pre-operational stage when given up by her mother during Operation Babylift. It became a traumatic experience for the young child and it was difficult at that age to discern the reason behind her mother’s motive—even though it was for Heidi’s safety. The character expressed how she would cry for her mother and began to blame herself for the abandonment by her caretaker; which demonstrates Heidi as egocentric. As Heidi adapts to her life in America, she begins to apply new incoming information to her world, such as learning a new language and culture. The schema of Heidi’s world was changing and developing through social and direct learning. Heidi was forced to assimilate to the new customs of America. The process of her new situation, or accommodation, began to be incorporated into her life as an American. Heidi had to learn how to adapt to her surroundings and sense of integrity. Therefore, any experience an individual cannot assimilate creates anxiety, but if schemata are adjusted to accommodate the new experience, the desired state of equilibrium will be restored (Hutchinson, 2013). Heidi realized she could not modify the world around her but could transform
The central concept of Piaget’s theory is the internalized representation of the world and experiences that directs the child’s learning (Hutchinson, 2013). This stage typically occurs around the ages of 2 to 7, where the child is primarily egocentric and believes to be in the center of existence. A child is unable to comprehend the feasible possibilities of other perspectives on a situation (Hutchinson, 2013). In the movie, Heidi was in the pre-operational stage when given up by her mother during Operation Babylift. It became a traumatic experience for the young child and it was difficult at that age to discern the reason behind her mother’s motive—even though it was for Heidi’s safety. The character expressed how she would cry for her mother and began to blame herself for the abandonment by her caretaker; which demonstrates Heidi as egocentric. As Heidi adapts to her life in America, she begins to apply new incoming information to her world, such as learning a new language and culture. The schema of Heidi’s world was changing and developing through social and direct learning. Heidi was forced to assimilate to the new customs of America. The process of her new situation, or accommodation, began to be incorporated into her life as an American. Heidi had to learn how to adapt to her surroundings and sense of integrity. Therefore, any experience an individual cannot assimilate creates anxiety, but if schemata are adjusted to accommodate the new experience, the desired state of equilibrium will be restored (Hutchinson, 2013). Heidi realized she could not modify the world around her but could transform