Developmental Differences : Child Rearing Differences, And Social Impairments

Developmental psychology is the study of how human beings age and transform throughout the eight major stages of life. This paper will focus on the physical, cognitive, social, moral, and personality development of individuals found in stage two, (early childhood 1-6 year olds). Through exploring, and examining the countless influences that affect their growth development.

The early years of life provide the foundation for a child’s social development. Social development is a gradual process and the rates of social development vary among children, however, children are active learners and have ample opportunities to learn. Social development involves the learning and skill building that enables children to effectively relate to others and to contribute to their family, school, and community in a positive way. The social development of a child is influenced by many factors including attachment, temperament, self-esteem, and emotional reactions. This essay will further examine these four factors and the effects they have on the early social development of children. For the purpose of this paper, the focus will

Psychology is a broad field that includes a wide variety of career opportunities. Some of these careers include health psychology, clinical psychology, sport psychology, and school psychology, only to mention a few. In this expansive field with much to offer, developmental psychology consists of just one of the many options available to psychologists. Developmental psychologists study the “social, cognitive, and physiological development during any of the following life stages: infancy, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood” (PsychologyCareerCenter). They also study the various landmarks associated in that particular age range (American Psychological Foundation). For example, a developmental psychologist who works with children might focus on developmental disabilities or behavioral problems in young children. One who works with aging adults might concentrate on the effects of Alzheimer’s or dementia on the mind (American Psychological Foundation).

How does an infant develop into an adult? The answer is not as obvious as it seems. There are a variety of factors that contribute to human development. A person not only grows physically but also cognitively and socio-emotionally. This paper will explain two theories; one cognitive and one socio-emotional; about human development. The two theories will be described, compared, contrasted and individually evaluated based on the strong points and limitations.

Psychoanalytic Theory was originated by Freud, and he proposed that early childhood experiences directly determine our actions and motives throughout adulthood. Freud also believed that there are three structures to personality, which include the id, ego and superego. This fits into my worldview by reminding me how fragile our minds are. What we experience in the past definitely plays a factor in our futures. Keeping this in mind, it is important to be consistent in our interactions with children, because being anything but encouraging will only cause discouragement (Colossians 3:21).

Socialization for humankind is extremely important, and it has a positive effect on our development. Evidence and experience has shown that social isolation, where people are deprived of social contact, has a negative effect on humans, and creates developmental issues in children. “There is dramatic evidence that children deprived of social contact do not develop all of the characteristics associated with being human. Prominent among this evidence are cases of children who have been deprived both socially and emotionally.” (Shepard, J., Sociology, pg. 94)

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Freud proposed one of the best-known grand theories of child development. As explaining by Freud's psychosexual theory, child development occurs in a series of stages concentrated on various pleasure areas of the body. Throughout each stage, the child faces conflicts that play a considerable role throughout

Observing a child is a fascinating experience. It is amazing to see how differently children view certain things than adults view them. I recently spent an entire day observing a 10 year-old boy who was going about his daily routine. This child is a white American weighs approximately 75 pounds; he appears to be in good health. He’s a tall, skinny boy with long brownish, blonde hair. His attire consist of jeans, convers, and a hoodie. By the end of the day I could see how the child acted around others and I could also see how past psychologists theories work in conjunction with this 10 year old boy being analyzed.

This paper is meant to provide an overview of what a developmental psychologist is and what preparation is needed for obtaining a professional position within this subfield of psychology. The topics covered within include a brief summary of what it takes to become a developmental psychologist, the educational requirements for certification/licensing needed for practicing psychology, and the occupational outlook for the field over the next few years. Additionally, some of the positions, duties, and work environments are discussed as well as a brief examination of the reasons why this field and developmental psychologists are so crucial to the overall wellbeing of the human race.

Psychology involves studying the mental functioning and general behaviors of both humans and animals. Social behavior and mental functioning of an individual are explained by exploring the neurological and physiological processes. These include emotions, cognition, perception, motivation, attention, brain functioning and personality. Child psychology is as well stated to be the application of psychological techniques to children where it involves carrying out research on mental states and development of children. The development of the child both physically, mentally and emotionally, with the help of a parent allows the identification of helpful information to any evolving challenges in child’s behavior and

Social interaction plays an important role in people’s life starting from the early childhood as infants interact with their caregivers and build the emotional attachment that is the base for future relationships. By social interaction with others children learn how to communicate, play and behave in particular situation. Berk (2009) proposed the overview of the literature that concentrates upon the early attachment and its importance. Knowing the influence of social interaction on child development in the first few years, the essay is going to elaborate upon the implication of social interaction on the development of cognition. Cognitive development as Lee & Gupta (eds.) claimed is the term that refers to acquisition and development of

Development psychology refers to the scientific study of the systematic psychological changes that normally occur to human beings throughout their growth period from birth to old age. It was originally concerned with children and infants, but it has since expanded to include the entire life span of mankind including adolescence and adulthood. Development psychology covers the extent to which human development occurs through gradual accumulation of knowledge, and the extent to which children born with inmate mental structures learn through experience. Several psychological theories and approaches like the behavioral, humanistic, psychoanalytic, biological, and cognitive approaches have been developed to explain the

Developmental Psychology has widened my perspective and knowledge of the nature of development from humans’ infancy to adolescence and emerging adulthood. Although I have learned about biological, cognitive, and socioemotional processes and periods of development, I am especially interested in socioemotional development in infancy because it is the foundation for a child’s future development. That is to say, if children have a healthy socioemotional development from infancy, they will have a healthy life later on. By understanding the developmental process in infancy, I will be fully prepared when I have children or when my family’s members do.

Personalities can play a major role that can either prevent or extend a want or need to have a social life. Early development is another indictor on how someone learns to socially interact in a healthy way, and the many other circumstances that can either encourage or keep a person from pursuing a social life with their society. There are many defining features to this variable. Therefore this is an ongoing area of research because of the myriad of results depending on a person’s experience at an early age, their gender,