Developmental psychology

Throughout our study of developmental psychology, we have had the opportunity to explore many fascinating theories, each of which highlights a different aspect that forms the individuals we are and will become. Well-known names in the field of psychology have put forth numerous developmental theories, which point to the idea that there is not one definitive element or factor that affects our growth and progression more than another does. The theories put forth run the gamut of influence,…

develops moral reasoning. Through his career he started as a developmental psychologist and then moved to moral education, where he focused more on ethics, linguistics, anthropology, and cognitive psychology. His well-known contribution to psychology is his stages of moral development, where he formulated his own theory through Piaget’s previous work. The theory was to explain the basic questions and issues that both education and psychology were asking. Kohlberg’s six stages set the foundation…

to nine different defense mechanisms: displacement, denial, projection, intellectualization, sublimation, regression, repression, reaction, and formation. Furthermore, Anna made great progress in developmental psychology and child psychoanalysis. Melanie Klein also made great progress in child psychology with her object relations theory and play therapy. Her object relation theory…

Piaget’s Cognitive Development Theory is a standard theory in the field of psychology used to describe how people grow and change with regards to personal reasoning skills. According to the text, Piaget’s cognitive development theory is the “principle that from infancy to adolescence, children progress through four qualitatively different stages of intellectual growth” (Belsky, 2012, p. 22) The four stages (occurring during childhood) developed by Piaget are: Sensorimotor, Preoperations,…

One experience that people commonly face is insecurity. This insecurity may stem from physical appearance and impact one’s self-esteem. One article from The Huffington Post briefly touches on this: “Teasing About Weight May Put Children At Risk Of Binge Eating Disorder.” This article from The Huffington Post explores the effects of teasing about weight through the introduction of Haleigh’s experiences, and highlights one key fact: being critical of children’s weight and bodies simply increases…

ethnicities, values, and cultures I will need to recognize that each families view of a child will vary, therefore each child’s need will vary as well. These reflections have helped me realize that although I might have a greater understanding of child developmental theories, only with a great understanding of the child’s relationships and context will I truly be able to support…

Matilda This paper provides an analysis of the film Matilda (DeVito et al., 2005) using developmental psychology. An overview of the movie will be provided for context, followed by an introduction to the developmental themes addressed. This paper will also connect these developmental themes to developmental theories. Through providing an understanding of developmental themes and theories, counseling goals and interventions will be developed for a particular character in the film. Finally, there…

the scenario provided of the year 5 classroom and to discuss any criticisms of these theories. Jean Piaget is said to be one of the most eminent cognitive psychologists of all time. His theories are still widely accepted in modern educational psychology today. (Carey, Zaitchik & Bascandziev,…

exposure, age, identity distress, and posttraumatic stress symptoms between 401 individuals from 18-86 years old whom were exposed to the Hurricane Katrina (Wiley, Berman, Marsee, Taylor, Canon & Weens, 2011). An individual’s identity was a key developmental task that was linked to their psychological results due to the hurricane. Their results were measured upon a 10-item questionnaire that was used to measure distress associated with unresolved identity issues. The test measured three primary…

In the second chapter of Christian Formation: Integrating Theology and Human Development, James Estep explains the different approaches to integration by using a metaphor of two books. One book represents theory and the other theology. He writes, “It depends on the question being posted. …it is obvious that, on some occasions, one of the two books may have more relevant information” (Estep, 2015, 47). Estep’s logical conclusion about integration is that you need to look for the best answer…