PSYC FPX 1000 Assessment 2 Human Development-Application of Theory

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Capella University

PSYC FPX 1000 Introduction to Psychology

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Human Development Worksheet

Using the Human Development Case Studies media piece, select one of the case studies to analyze. In the worksheet, you will be assessed on the following:

Describe a life stage based on a developmental theory.
Summarize developmental theories and apply them to a case.
Apply findings from scholarly research to a case.
Communicate clearly with appropriate purpose, organization, tone, and sentence structure.
Cite sources using author and year in the body of the work and provide a reference for each source.

Instructions: Follow the instructions. The boxes in the table are for you to provide the information in answer to the prompts. As you type, the boxes will stretch to accommodate your typing as you go. You will need space to work on applying theory and research to the case.

Case

Name the person in the case study and describe in your own words their current situation. Explain the stage of life the person is in according to the theories you selected.

Prompt Description
Name:	Emilio
Current Situation:	Emilio is nearing graduation from high school and preparing to live independently. However, he appears uncertain about his upcoming independence and may be experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression due to a recent breakup and the significant life changes associated with graduating and transitioning to college.
Stage of Life:	Transitioning from adolescence to emerging adulthood.

Theory

Explain the theories you selected to apply to the case. Once you explain the theory in general, provide details about the stage for the person in the case you selected. Explain how the theory helps to understand their development and their situation.

Prompt Description
Selected Theories:	Psychosocial theory—examines the influence of social factors on an individual’s mind or behavior. Attachment theory—focuses on the relationships and bonds formed with parents, friends, romantic partners, or inanimate objects.
Stage Details:	Emilio is in stage five of Erikson’s psychosocial theory, where adolescents develop a sense of self and begin to seek independence. However, this stage can also lead to confusion regarding self-identity. Emilio is experiencing separation anxiety.
How Theory Helps the Understanding of Development:	Both psychosocial theory and attachment theory provide insight into Emilio’s emotional struggles. Initially, he was excited about graduating and attending college, but he later began to reconsider and expressed a desire to stay in the area and work like his friends. Emilio’s life is undergoing rapid changes, and the stress of transitioning into adulthood, along with the emotional fallout from his breakup, appears to be overwhelming him.

Research

Provide professional and scholarly information to support your thinking in the case. Explain what the professional or researcher says. Explain how this information relates to the case, such as the person’s life stage and the problems they are facing.

Prompt Description

What the Professional Information or Research Says:

During stage five (adolescence to early adulthood), individuals seek to form their identity and begin to distance themselves from their parents. This period often leads to conflicts and stress as parental influences wane and peer influences rise (Davies, 2018). Significant changes associated with emerging adulthood can result in a high prevalence of depressive episodes (Finan, Ohannessian, & Gordon, 2018). Distress and anxiety are common reactions during periods of separation (Peters, 2019).

How This Information Relates to the Case:

Emilio is uncertain about his future and is becoming increasingly frustrated with his parents, preferring to align himself with his friends. He is exhibiting signs of aggression, frustration, and nervousness.