Assignment: Human Development: Application of Theory
Overview
Imagine that you are a caseworker or any other psychology professional gathering information from your client (Brenda or Emilio). Based on the information presented, consider the developmental challenges the person is facing.
a. Then, identify at least two developmental theories (attachment, cognitive development, moral development, psychosocial development, et cetera), and apply the theories to understand the person in the scenario.
b. While it is impossible to fully understand the person in the scenario based on the limited information provided, some developmental theories can provide context and offer a possible framework for understanding the person's attitudes and behaviors.
Task
Using the scenario and theories you selected, addressing the following:
a. Give a brief overview of the chosen scenario in your own words.
b. Describe the stage or stages of each theory that are most applicable to the current phase of life of the person discussed in the case study. Describe in some detail the stage of life according to the theory. (For example, in Erikson's psychosocial development theory a four-year-old child is in the stage of "initiative versus guilt.")
c. Explain how the theory helps one to understand their development and situation.
d. Search the library for at least two scholarly (peer-reviewed) articles that provide research about the concerns faced by the person in the chosen case study. You may also use one of the supplied articles.
e. Describe how the research from the articles applies to the person in the scenario you selected.
f. Apply the theories to describe how they help us to better understand this particular person in this phase of life based on the concerns and their impact on the person's well-being.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.