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Created by S. Gavac 2023. Do not share or reproduce. Assignment 2 Biological Theories Answer the following questions about your character’s development. Do not use direct quotations in any of your responses. You will receive half credit for responses that rely on direct quotes when paraphrasing is possible. Instead, please paraphrase and cite your sources. Information on how to document your sources is provided in the APA Quick Guide for our course. Please refer to the Life Story Project Instructions for full details on what you should include. For this assignment, you will choose two of the four biological theories to focus on. Your Name: Character Introduction (copy from Assignment 1 for reference [for you and for grading]) What is the name of your character? What is the source of your character? Specify basic demographic information about your character (e.g., current age, age range of development in the source, race/ethnicity, gender, education, occupation) What are some important relationships your character has or had? Identify important milestones or life events. Developmental Trajectory–choose two Biological theories Provide an explanation of your character’s developmental trajectory, focusing on three key concepts for each of your two chosen theories. Include in-text citations for course materials. Evolutionary Theory Choose three of the following key concepts: natural selection, adaptation, evolutionary psychology + adaptive problems, attachment Key Concept #1: Explanation of key concept using course material: How does the key concept help you understand the developmental trajectory of your character? Key Concept #2: Explanation of key concept: How does the key concept help you understand the developmental trajectory of your character? Key Concept #3: Explanation of key concept:
Created by S. Gavac 2023. Do not share or reproduce. How does the key concept help you understand the developmental trajectory of your character? Psychoanalytic Theory Choose three of the following key concepts: Domains of consciousness, drives, three structures of personality, stages of psychosexual development, defense mechanisms, identification and transference Key Concept #1: Explanation of key concept: How does the key concept help you understand the developmental trajectory of your character? Key Concept #2: Explanation of key concept: How does the key concept help you understand the developmental trajectory of your character? Key Concept #3: Explanation of key concept: How does the key concept help you understand the developmental trajectory of your character? Cognitive Theory Choose three of the following key concepts: schemes, organization, adaptation (includes assimilation and accommodation), stages of development (discuss at least two), egocentrism, moral reasoning Key Concept #1: Explanation of key concept: How does the key concept help you understand the developmental trajectory of your character? Key Concept #2: Explanation of key concept: How does the key concept help you understand the developmental trajectory of your character? Key Concept #3: Explanation of key concept: How does the key concept help you understand the developmental trajectory of your character? Conclusion [ Note: Bring in clear examples from your character’s development and key concepts/terms from the different theories. We’re not looking for general statements–demonstrate to us the depth of your understanding.]
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