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    Child Development Theories A Comparison of Theories: Freud‚ Adler‚ and Jung The following paper will obtain information based upon three influential men; Sigmund Freud‚ Alfred Adler‚ and Carl Jung. All three with their own theories of being and mental health will be explored. In addition to the basic theories of all three men‚ a comparison will be conducted based on each individual theory. Sigmund Freud was a man that believed in the unconscious mind and sexual impulses. Alfred Adler was

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    theory of cognitive development is a theory used to analyze and understand human development and behavior. His theory is broken up into four stages: Sensorimotor‚ which lasts from 0 to 2 years of age‚ Preoperational‚ which lasts from 2 to 7 years of age‚ Concrete Operational‚ which lasts from 7 to 11 years of age‚ and lastly‚ Formal Operational‚ which the child enters at 11 years of age and stays in throughout adulthood (Santrock‚ 2010‚ p.24). Piaget’s theory of cognitive development is important because

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    2.3 The Theories of development There are many theories of child development and each one has influenced practice in schools. Skinner’s theory of ‘Operant Conditioning’ suggests that behaviour which is reinforced tends to be repeated. In schools we reinforce good behaviour by rewarding it (house points‚ merits‚ Headteacher awards etc) and we “punish” poor behaviour to discourage it (warnings‚ sitting out‚ missing Golden Time etc). Piaget’s theory of ‘Cognitive Development’ has helped shape the

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    1. Identify the child development theory you most support and explain it in detail. Include relevant details that support your understanding of young children’s characteristics and needs. Constructivism is a theory associated with Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky. Its maid idea was that knowledge was constructed through ones experience and build on from prior knowledge. The construction that the theory name speaks of is learning (Hein‚ 1991). This theory asserts that knowledge comes from personal experiences

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    This paper will discuss a child that was observed on a number of occasions in their family setting at home. It will explore the student social worker’s understanding of child development linking theory and reality. . A critical account based on six observations sessions of the child development on….. drawing on what has been seen and student knowledge on appropriate milestones‚ literature research and social work theory. The student will reflect on their role as an observer and what has been learnt

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    What’s in a milestone/Does my child have an eating disorder" This article pertains to psychology because it intertwines with Piaget’s theories. When it talks about the child’s development of communication and how they find ways to communicate nonverbally that falls into the sensory stage. Children being able to use their senses helps them display exaggerated responses when attempting to get their message across. Emotional development manifests as a balance between confidence and seeking reassurance

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    P3- Explain the factors that would lead to the suspicion of child maltreatment or abuse Unit 10 “There are several types of child abuse‚ but the core element that ties them together is the emotional effect on the child. Children need predictability‚ structure‚ clear boundaries‚ and the knowledge that their parents are looking out for their safety. Abused children cannot predict how their parents will act. Their world is an unpredictable‚ frightening place with no rules. Whether the abuse is a slap

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    Choosing a child to interact with is a complicated process; however I have decided that my niece‚ Paige‚ with whom I spend a comfortable amount of time is a great candidate for this assignment. She is at ease in my presence and I can accurately assess her developmental level without too much bias. At two years old‚ Paige is in Piaget’s preoperational stage of developmentwhich is characterized by the ability to use symbols and language to “represent objects in the environment.” Piaget’s four stages

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    024 Promote child and young person development 1.1 Explain the factors that need to be taken into account when assessing development. Firstly all development of each child will be child centred so their wishes‚ feelings and abilities are taken into account before planning anything to help their development (risk assessments / activity planners) When assessing a Childs development disability/special requirements should be made aware of this is because disability might slow their development down

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    What do we mean by growth and development? Growth is the increase in size of the body – in height‚ weight and other measurable areas. Development is the gaining of skills in all aspects of the child’s life. The different types of development are often split into four areas: Physical development: this refers to the body increasing in skill and performance and includes: gross motor development (using large muscles)‚ for example legs and arms fine motor development (precise use of muscles)‚ for

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