Chapter 11: Human development across the lifespan Prenatal development Progress Before Birth: prenatal development（生前发育） germinal stage= conception to 2 weeks Conception（怀孕）‚ implantation（灌输）‚ formation of placenta（胚胎形成） embryonic stage=2 weeks to 2 months formation of vital organs and systems（重要器官和系统的形成） fetal stage=2 months to birth bodily growth continues（身体持续增长）‚ movement capability begins（运动能力开始）‚ brain cells multiply（大脑细胞繁殖） age of viability（生存的时间） Prenatal testosterone 2D:4D
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The Psychoanalytical Theories of Freud and Erikson Numerous theories exist in an attempt to explain the development of an individual’s personality. Fiore (2011) defines theory as‚ “A belief or idea that develops based on information or evidence; a proposed explanation for a phenomena” (p. 28). Unfortunately‚ there are those who believe theories are statements of truth or fact‚ leading to the question‚ which one is actually correct (Feist‚ 2008‚ p. 4). There is not a valid answer to that question
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To best determine what your own personal philosophy will be‚ you must examine the theories and theorists you already know and why you identify with one more than another. 1. Choose a theory or theorist which you identify with the most. You can choose more than one if you prefer. Choose your theories and theorists from any of those we have discussed so far in the textbook or the course lectures. 2. Explain whom you chose and what their theory is all about. How does their theory tell us how
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important factor is how the adults interact with the children. The practitioners should plan activities for them‚ help them to play by providing appropriate toys and equipment Activities should be provided that are appropriate to the childs age and developmental stages. A wide range of activities should be on offer which are both child initiated and adult lead to enable the further development of the child in all areas. Activities should reflect the interests of the child and should be reviewed regularly
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According to Jon Piaget ’s theory of cognitive development‚ there are four stages of cognitive development. These stages are all assigned to a specific age where Piaget‚ after observing and interviewing both his own children and other children as well‚he concluded these stages were to begin and end. These four stages begin with the sensorimotor stage that begins at birth until about age two. During this stage an infant observes his or her environment through his or her mouth‚ primarily by sucking
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Erikson and the Wild Strawberries In the Life Cycle Completed by Erik H. Erikson‚ Erikson talks about the stages in life those stages range from infancy to elderly age. The stages are basic trust vs. basic mistrust‚ autonomy vs. shame and doubt‚ initiative vs. guilt‚ industry vs. inferiority‚ identity vs. identity confusion‚ intimacy vs. isolation‚ generatively vs. stagnation‚ and finally integrity vs. despair. In Wild Strawberries the character Isak Borg goes through all the stages that Erikson
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Beautiful Past Beautiful Past‚ Bright Future My understanding of who I am. Especially now‚ having a greater knowledge base from this book‚ “Adult Development and Life Assessment”‚ the theories that are talked about has opened my eyes to the realization of my past‚ present‚ and future. Using the theories‚ I learned from this class‚ and reflect a portion of my life experiences‚ as well as examining some of these experiences. Will look into my future goals I want to achieve. Growing up on a
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development emerged as a discipline over the centuries‚ and to compare and contrast the strengths and limitations of the major research methodologies utilized within developmental psychology. Developmental psychology is referred to as a scientific study surrounding the psychological changes that occur within people as they age. Developmental psychology is also referred to as life-span psychology‚ the branch of psychology that is focused on the cognitive‚ motivational‚ psycho physiological‚ and social
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demands‚ but are not responsive to their children. These parents are obedience- and status-oriented‚ and expect their orders to be obeyed without explanation. Little Harriet is leaving the cognitive developmental stage that is called "concrete operational stage". The concrete operational stage begins around age seven and continues until approximately age eleven. (Harriet is portrayed as an 11-year-old.) During this time‚ children gain a better understanding of mental operations. Children begin
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Denise Daniel AP Psychology 10/8 Developmental Psychologist Mary Ainsworh was born in Glendale Ohio in 1913 and she was the oldest of three girls. (McLeod 2008) When Mary was five years old she moved to Canada. At fifteen Ainsworth read William McDougall’s “ Character and conduct of life” which inspired her to choose a career in Psychology. Later on in life she attended the University of Toronto where she was one out of four to complete with an honors degree in psychology in 1929. (McLeod
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