Human development

Childhood and adulthood are two crucial and defining stages in human development. These phases initiate and contribute to most of the physiological, psychological changes of a person as well social and intellectual aspects. They are both equally important since in childhood there is physical growth and during this stage, the basis for personality and character are formed which are later on consolidated during adolescence and adult life. On the other hand, adulthood encompasses building a family,…

I have been learning about the effects that humans have on the environment since elementary school. We were taught "reduce, reuse, recycle", and to turn off the sink while brushing our teeth. It has never occurred to me until reading these past week 's readings that humans were having such an effect on the earth that it warranted a whole new era: the Anthropocene. John McNeil was an author in both of this week 's readings, and I felt his style to be an practical one when communicating with his…

1. Introduction Since the 3rd wave of democratization in the late 20th century, there has been a number of democratic regimes which have experienced at least some degree of authoritarian backsliding (the decline of democracy). While research has focused on economic and institutional factors contributing to authoritarian backsliding, little research has focused on the social factors such as ethnic diversity. Ethnic diversity can be measured by the percent of citizens in a country that are not a…

There are a variety of theories that categorize the development that takes place in young adulthood. Erikson’s theory describes intimacy as the primary goal in young adulthood. Erikson’s theory also states that the primary goal of middle adulthood is generativity, or the creating, producing, and contributing to the human community. The chapter primarily focusses on Freud’s characterization of happiness in adulthood. Freud explains that, in order to have a happy and well-adjusted adult life,…

Teenage period is a critical stage in human development. It is defined as the transitional phase of lifespan between childhood to mature adulthood in which very dramatic changes take place both physically and psychologically. Although the fact that every aspect of teenage development involves genetics is undeniable, various environments that teenagers encounter in day-to-day life have an impact on their overall behaviors and attitudes. This essay will focus on family as well as society as…

Programs, like OK AIM, use factors such as “[…] consumer satisfaction and personal outcomes, and the development of new QOL-references models of intervetion and service delivery [.]” (Schalock, 2004) to improve their program for the betterment of their consumers. We also know that there are multiple uses for quality of life indicators. One use would be for…

and our improper use of them are a cause of the problems we are having in the environment both directly and indirectly. All of these products like the iPod that Jason throws away can create toxic waste harmful to both nature and humans. They are also making us, as humans, increasingly lazy. These days, there are devices for younger people that prevent them from having to walk even though they are more than able. The more we rely on technology, the lazier we…

Global Development Besio (2004) addresses global developmental gains through play with the implementation of individualized technologies for children with disabilities. A three-year Action-Research study was conducted in three separate phases. The first phase of the trial involved planning an individualized play program, gathering study subjects, and organizing necessary groups to implement the program and gather data. The second phase of the trial consisted of observation and assessment of 6…

different ways. The Human Development Index includes indicators of health and education, alongside…

investment—and facilitated by the use of technology. Before I discuss the ways in which Brazil’s economy has begun to expand and develop, I’d like to address the factors that stifled development. As a nation in the global network, Brazil’s progress…