The Developmental Psychology Of A Child

The purpose of this assignment is to closely observe the development of a child through an interview and apply the theories and concept of child development in his particular cultural and educational context. I selected the child who lives in my neighborhood for the interview and began with seeking the permission from his parents. The child’s name is ‘Abdullah’ and he is seven years old. He lives with his family in Terre Haute and his family consists of parents and two sisters. Abdullah goes to Sugar Grove Elementary School in the Terre Haute city along with his two sisters and he is in grade 2. The interview was conducted at his home and I ensured his convenience. He was cooperative and provided insightful responses to the questions and he provided significant detail in the interview. I was able to track his development stages and connect it to different theories of Developmental Psychology including psychoanalytical perspectives and Piaget’s stages of development. In the following paragraphs, I will explain my observations about Abdullah’s development in the light of developmental theories with special focus on cognitive, social, linguistic, and emotional development followed by making connections between his socioeconomic and cultural background and development. Lastly, I will conclude paper by highlighting that the observations during the interview can facilitate my future practice as a teacher.

There are three main theories of development that I shall discuss in this assignment, 'Cognitive', the main theorist being, 'Piaget', (1896 - 1980), The, 'Psychosocial Theory', 'Erikson', (1902 - 1994), and, The 'Psychosexual', of, 'Freud', (1856 - 1939).

Psychology is diverse, and there are many diverse specialty areas available to individuals seeking a career in the field of psychology. Most Psychologists choose to specialize in subfields that focus on specific subjects. Obtaining a profession in any of the specialty areas would require graduate study in that area of interest. Some professionals have a broad general knowledge, are skilled in several areas, and work with a range of clients. Some are specialist in treating a specific type of psychological disorder, or work with a specific age group. For those interested in specializing in a psychology career, developmental Psychology is one of the many fields available.

Developmental psychology became a separate branch of psychology in the late years of the nineteenth century, and began to be widely cultivated in the twentieth century. Studies on developmental psychology predicts Wilhelm Thierry Prayer, English born psychologist who lived, studied and worked in Germany as the pioneer of this still young science. He published his book „The soul of the child: observations on the mental development of man in the first years of life” in 1982 and researches say it is the contractual date for the beginning of developmental psychology. Not long after Prayer publishes his innovative work, Stanley Hall, an American psychologist who was focused on childhood development and evolutionary theory in his research, initiated lectures on the development of children. The preferred analytical method in this period was based on child’s diary, observed in natural conditions and written by its parents. Theoretical and methodological trends during the evolution of developmental psychology was not limited to collecting and commenting on biographical materials, they were based on new trends in philosophy and sociology, as well as the increasing demand for knowledge in education environment, where changes and transformation were crucial. The subjects of study in developmental psychology context are changes taking place in the psyche and human behaviour during its

As you begin this module, identify and write a short account of your aims and aspirations. Elaborate on the strengths and personal qualities, which you bring to this module and outline those areas where you hope your learning and development will occur. (300 words)

Developmental psychology is viewed as different approaches which aims to look at how children and adults develop. Theories such as Bowlby 's attachment theory can explain how a child 's development can be altered by their attachment, thus leading to the ideology of the nature vs nurture debate, nature referring to the process of biological maturation while nurture is referring to the impact of the environment or surroundings, which involves the idea that a person learns through experiences. (McLeod, S. A, 2012)

Developmental psychology recognizes three main models of psychosocial and cognitive development. The first theory, presented by developmental psychologist and philosopher Jean Piaget, addresses cognitive development. The second theory, presented by psychologist Lawrence Kohlberg, focuses on the development of morality. The third theory, proposed by developmental psychologist and psychoanalyst Erik Erikson, outlines psychosocial development. All three theories are applicable from birth to death.

The author emphasizes how the actual psychological development of the child and the treatment of various problems that a child may face during development are the two most important things that a child psychologist must be able to handle. The author also touches a lot on the factors of a child’s development and how setting, family, community, and the media all play a huge role in the developmental state of the child. The author also touches on the reality of child psychology in that children are almost never raised in a perfect environment and that there is such a wide array of issues that need to be treated as children progress through childhood and

adoptive parents of young people in public care, who have been rejected, neglected and abused. Educational and Child Psychology. 34. 74-95. Retrieved December 3rd, 2017 from https://www.researchgate.net/publication/319270527_Child_psychology_beyond_the_school_gates_Empowering_foster_and_adoptive_parents_of_young_people_in_public_care_who_have_been_rejected_neglected_and_abused.

Jean Piaget argued that when children of certain ages watch water being poured from a short, wide container into a tall, thin container, they think that the amount of water has changed. Discuss with reference to research evidence.

Teachers, parents, and caregivers all struggle with some behaviors and actions of the children in our care. Is nice to have a magic formula--a specific bit of advice or strategy to work in all situations, there is no magic formula, but it helps to remember that children's behaviors do not occur in a vacuum. Instead, five basic issues or possibilities that help explain a child’s actions drive them. Understanding these issues

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

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.

Concepts and theories are applied in early childhood developmental psychology to explain why our legal system is justified in ruling that young children are not responsible for criminal actions. Biological, cognitive, emotional and moral development plays an integral part in the early development of a child’s brain maturity.

There are many events from my childhood that have impacted the person that I am today. One that sticks out in my mind is moving to a different city and school in my first year of junior high. I remember being terrified to make new friends, and to make it worse it was middle school. My mother said that the fear would go away once I started. She said that I would see that it isn't as bad as I was anticipating it to be, and like most situations, she was right. I learned that by facing my biggest fear it would never truly be as scary as I may think it would be. I believe that the experience taught me to dive in even though I may be scared and to know that it will all eventually work out. I believe this relates to developmental psychology in many