Developmental psychology

Introduction Psychology is a fluid and ever-changing discipline; therefore, the theories and mechanics need to adapt to accommodate new information. The theories of Freud, Vygotsky, and Bronfenbrenner greatly affected the development of psychology and the understanding of human interaction with the world around them. These theories tie into people’s perceptions on child development. Freud Sigmund Freud was an Austrian physician who treated patients with mental illnesses. Freud would listen…

During the 1950s Erik Erikson (1902-1994) revolutionized the field of psychology with his theory of psychosocial development. Erikson observed that a person passes through eight developmental stages during a lifetime, each involving a specific existential crisis that can potentially be resolved either positively or negatively (Grand Canyon University (GCU) PCN-475 Lecture 1, 2013). These stages build on one another as a person’s scope of interaction broadens, and the success with which he or she…

Observations of Brandon Lee Rice, 5 Years’ Old Introduction For this assignment in Psychology 221 I, Leslie-Anne Chevalier, observed by nephew, Brandon Lee Rice. Brandon is a 5-year-old Caucasian male, who was born on November 6, 2011 to Stephanie Cox and Brian Rice. Brandon is approximately 44 inches tall and weighs 56lbs. Brandon is currently enrolled in Pre-kindergarten at Rustburg Elementary School and comes from a middle-class socioeconomic background. Brandon was observed playing at his…

Perils of Parenting As a single mother I do my best to raise a kind, intelligent, helpful and happy child. Some days I do much better than others the same way my son has good and bad days but one thing that troubles me a lot is seeing how some parents treat their children. I do believe that most parents do their best to raise children so they will become happy and responsible adults but it pains me when I see children whose spirits are being essentially broken by their parents words…

ESSAY 1: What Would You Do For A Crying Baby? Ng Xin-Ru, Victoria 1403271H Crying suggests a physiological maturational development, which requires adjustment and adaptation. Crying is not a signal for help or relief, as it does not require intervention (Thomson & Leeds, 2014). Infants communicate their needs to their caregiver through crying (Soltis, 2004), thus, being able to evaluate the infant’s cries is an important skill for caregivers to develop. Applying Theory Attachment Attachment…

Child development is a critical factor in the aspect of psychology. Each stage of development poses unique challenges as much as wonderful experiences. No child is the same, develops the same, or reacts to the changes during his growth into adulthood. The most confusing stage of child development are the teenage years. During this period developmental change may not happen simultaneously, but seem to be constantly changing. This is the time of physical, sexual, social, and cognitive growth…

was the first psychologist to make a systematic study of cognitive development. His contributions include a theory of cognitive child development, thorough observational studies of cognition in children. Before Piaget’s work, the shared theory in psychology was that children were less capable thinkers than adults. With Jean Piaget’s theory it illustrates that children think in unusual ways compared to adults. According to Piaget, children are born with a very basic mental structure which is…

application of prior learning and experiences as stated by Fani and Ghaemi (2011, p. 1552). The final, recurrence stage, is where theory is placed into practice where contrasts of theory and practice are faced where ‘conflict as a catalyst for developmental change’ (Fani & Ghaemi 2011, p. 1551). The zone of proximal teacher development acknowledges that technology, mediatory artefacts, contextual constraints, peers and mentors affect development as stated in Shabani et.al 2010 (cited in Fani &…

the correct positions to fit into the slots. The teacher then proceeded to assist Jake and taught him how to perform the task, after some time; through encouragement he was able to do complete the task on his own. Application: Jean Piaget, a developmental psychologist, postulated that throughout…

and therefore, was raised by his mother and stepfather (Erikson 2001). Many think that never knowing his father is what lead Erikson on the path of psychology. In 1933, he became a teacher in the US at Harvard Medical School and “practiced child psychoanalysis privately” (Erikson 2001). It was around this time he developed his point of view in psychology. One of the reasons why people think he was so influential was that he could see things from a different perspective. Erikson “straddled many…