Applying Developmental Approaches to Adolescence
The aim of this literature is to examine developmental concepts or theories, and applying such concepts from a developmental perspective in the fashion of a case study. As the developmental trajectory of an individual, may yield answers and insights to current problems or concerns. In a counseling or school setting for example, having such detailed description of the client may assist the counselor’s ability to relate to the client, as well, as appropriately addressing concerns relative to the client’s respective age, and cognitive and emotional development. The participant is referred to as A.L, and he agreed to the interview about his life experiences, as well as milestones pertinent to …show more content…
Nonetheless, these three patterns of temperament are useful in identifying an infant’s ability to self-regulate. For example, infants with easy temperaments display, positive moods, activity level, and adaptability to change, persistence’s and attention, as well as regular biological patterns that are indicative features of self-regulation. Self-regulation described by Rene Spitz, suggest that if self-regulation is not fostered early in infancy (i.e., a critical period), it may lead down a path that impedes development. The implications of A.L early caregiver experience suggest it played an important role that served as a protective factors into A.L’s development into late adolescence with respects to schooling and peer …show more content…
role confusion (age 12 to 18). Moreover, according to Piaget 's four stages of cognitive or intellectual development A.L is currently at the stage of formal operations, and his cognitive development continues through adolescence to adulthood. A.L emotional development and intellectual development suggest, he is equipped to dealing with social pressures and expectations, in line with Erikson 's psychosocial stages/model (i.e., identity vs. role confusion). A.L high school is noted to competitive in contrasts to traditional high schools that rely on funds from the neighborhood (which may lack resources), and maintaining high grades in school is often stressed. As a consequence, A.L’s sense of competence and how well he does in school is also tied into his sense of identity, as he stated he often compares himself to his peers in regards to school. Although, such competition can lead down a path that discourage some students. A.L stated his relationship with his friends however motivates him to do better, suggesting peer relationships may play a role in the “identity” stage of Erikson 's model. Additionally, and in regards to Piaget 's formal operational stage (i.e., cognitive or intellectual development), A.L’s communication style (from interview questions) is suggestive of someone following a normative developmental trajectory for his
The aim of this literature is to examine developmental concepts or theories, and applying such concepts from a developmental perspective in the fashion of a case study. As the developmental trajectory of an individual, may yield answers and insights to current problems or concerns. In a counseling or school setting for example, having such detailed description of the client may assist the counselor’s ability to relate to the client, as well, as appropriately addressing concerns relative to the client’s respective age, and cognitive and emotional development. The participant is referred to as A.L, and he agreed to the interview about his life experiences, as well as milestones pertinent to …show more content…
Nonetheless, these three patterns of temperament are useful in identifying an infant’s ability to self-regulate. For example, infants with easy temperaments display, positive moods, activity level, and adaptability to change, persistence’s and attention, as well as regular biological patterns that are indicative features of self-regulation. Self-regulation described by Rene Spitz, suggest that if self-regulation is not fostered early in infancy (i.e., a critical period), it may lead down a path that impedes development. The implications of A.L early caregiver experience suggest it played an important role that served as a protective factors into A.L’s development into late adolescence with respects to schooling and peer …show more content…
role confusion (age 12 to 18). Moreover, according to Piaget 's four stages of cognitive or intellectual development A.L is currently at the stage of formal operations, and his cognitive development continues through adolescence to adulthood. A.L emotional development and intellectual development suggest, he is equipped to dealing with social pressures and expectations, in line with Erikson 's psychosocial stages/model (i.e., identity vs. role confusion). A.L high school is noted to competitive in contrasts to traditional high schools that rely on funds from the neighborhood (which may lack resources), and maintaining high grades in school is often stressed. As a consequence, A.L’s sense of competence and how well he does in school is also tied into his sense of identity, as he stated he often compares himself to his peers in regards to school. Although, such competition can lead down a path that discourage some students. A.L stated his relationship with his friends however motivates him to do better, suggesting peer relationships may play a role in the “identity” stage of Erikson 's model. Additionally, and in regards to Piaget 's formal operational stage (i.e., cognitive or intellectual development), A.L’s communication style (from interview questions) is suggestive of someone following a normative developmental trajectory for his