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Developmental Case History Introduction There are various theories in the field of psychology that seek to describe and define the chronological stages of human development. Amongst these, one of the most popular theories is that of the psychologist Erik Erikson. Furthermore, there is an interesting theory that focuses on human behaviors, appropriately coined “behaviorism,” that was studied and clarified by John B. Watson. In order to conceptualize the case of the chosen subject for this paper, both of the above mentioned theories will be utilized. The subject’s developmental history will be analyzed along with their current cognitions, affect, behavior, and interpersonal style. With the information gathered from the analyzation, a case-appropriate intervention will be designed with the intentions of preventing or treating the subject’s developmental complications. The individual selected as the subject for this paper suffers from a severe anxiety disorder that has placed an enormous hindrance on their ability to lead a normal life. Despite the fact that irrational anxiety is a severe mental disorder, with apposite treatment it can be amended, and the sufferer can once more live a fulfilling life. Identifying Data The interviewee of this case is a 24 year old female. For the sake of her confidentiality, the young woman will be referred to as “Jane Doe,” throughout the manuscript. Jane is a mixed race woman. Her father is also a mixed race individual. He is African, Native…

In the passages from Confetti Girl and Tortilla Sun, the narrators have points of view different from those of their parents. These differences in points of view created tension in both stories causing a disagreement. In Confetti Girl, The child wanted to be her dad’s focus however in return her dad wanted his book and English vocabulary to be his daughter's focus. In the Tortilla Sun, the child didn’t want her mother to have to go to Costa Rica since she knew that she was going to have to spend…

While I was reading turning stone my emotions were all over the place. In some situations I was upset with the parents and how careless they were. Other times I felt bad for the kids and the circumstance they were in. Some of this kids didn’t know any different they just thought things were supposed to be like this. My heart hurt while reading this story. It made me realize that the normal person on the outside can be battling some type of demons even if no one else can see them. Before…

In “Let It Snow”, David Sedaris retells a seemingly innocent story of being in fifth grade and having a week off from school because of snow days. On the fifth snow day, Sedaris’ mother has a breakdown and ends up kicking Sedaris and his siblings out of the house so she can have time to herself. Sedaris and his siblings take the opportunity to go sledding and after returning a few hours later, realize their mother is still refusing to let them inside. As day turns to night, panic sets in and the…

I read two stories one named Confetti Girl by Diana López and the other Tortilla Sun by Jennifer Cervantes these stories were very similar. The narrator's point of view was very different from their parents point of view. Which could be a good thing or a bad thing. The narrator’s disagree with there parents causing tension throughout the family. The tension in the two stories are very different, but they still have the same concept. In the story “Confetti Girl” she has caused conflict/tension…

For one family a snow day will bring out the best in them and the worst in them. They will get to experience several emotions. Family is everything, and regardless of what they do or how they act , there is always going to be a special bond between family. "Let it Snow" by David Sedaris was a powerful story because the plot was dysfunctional, amusing, and through everything he showed a family that was loving and devoted to one another. Dysfunctional is definitely a true description…

Indecency seems to be the biggest category for debate in the field of broadcasting. What is defined as indecency? The FCC has defined broadcast indecency as "language or material that, in context, depicts or describes, in terms patently offensive as measured by contemporary community standards for the broadcast medium, sexual or excretory organs or activities” (). This definition can be interpreted in many ways. This is why there is so much controversy over what is labeled as indecent and what…

According to BBC, the kingdom of Benin started in the 900s when the Edo individuals settled in the rainforests of West Africa. By the 1400s they had made a well off kingdom with a powerful ruler, known as the Oba. The Obas lived in palaces decorated with shining brass. Continuously, the Obas won more land and developed an empire. They additionally began exchanging with dealers from Europe and with other African kingdoms. Rather than utilizing cash they traded merchandise, for example, brass…

Both journalists use quotes from the Malala’s father, Ziauddin Yousafzai. Usborne uses Ziauddin quote “she can do more than a doctor” to build her up as an individual. Husain instead uses a quote that describe the impact of Malala’s struggle to smile. Husain attempts to see a deeper struggle to humanize Malala. She uses another quote “it’s very easy to understand in a 15 year old” in regards to Malala’s struggle with her appearance. Usborne alternatively uses the voices of powerful people and…

Title Television is a universal idea, for decades it has brought family, friends, and all sorts of relationships to come together. However, television can vary from country to country. What may be popular in one part of the world, might not even be aired on another. America and Britain are usually paired with one another when discussing ideas about the world, because they contain so many similarities. Throughout the course of my time here, I have discovered, although that is not the case when it…