Purpose:
The purpose of this case study is to integrate the understanding of two developmental
theories with a practical example. Within this integration is an identification, analysis and
evaluation of major life themes with the inclusion of strengths and challenges faced by a
fictional character.
Process:
Select a character presented in a book, television or film at a major life transition (leaving
home, wedding, parenthood, retirement) and briefly summarise the context in which the
character becomes known.
Write a case study that summarises the major life themes identified in the book,
television or film, and apply theories of development to
analyse
the life stage, the
strengths
and
challenges faced by the character, using two developmental theories
presented in this unit (other than those applied in Assignment 1. Please also refer to the
list of Developmental Theorists in Assignment 1 when choosing the two developmental
theories for this assignment). Draw on a range of unit and other relevant references.
Readings list Section 1: Exploring the Lifespan 1. Damian, R. I., & Robins, R. W. (2012). Investigations into the human self: A naturalist perspective. Social Cognition, 30(4), 431-448. Section 2: Physical Development and Psychoanalytic Theories of Development 2. Boeree, C. G. (2009b). Personality theories: Sigmund Freud. Retrieved from http://webspace.ship.edu/cgboer/freud.html 3. Hoare, C. H. (2005). Erikson’s general and adult developmental revisions of Freudian thought: “Outward, forward, upward”. Journal of Adult Development, 12(1), 19-31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10804-005-1279-0 Section 3: Behavioural Learning and Systems Theories of Development 4. Brendtro, L. K. (2006). The vision of Urie Bronfenbrenner: Adults who are crazy about kids. Reclaiming Children and Youth, 15(3), 162-166. Section 4: Cognitive Theories of Development 5. Cole, M., & Wertsch, J. V. (n.d.). Beyond the individual: Social antimony in discussions of Piaget and Vygotsky. Retrieved from http://www.des.emory.edu Section 5: Attachment and Socioemotional Theories of Development 6. Meyer, D., Wood, S. & Stanley, B. (2013). Nurture is nature: integrating brain development, systems theory, and attachment theory. The Family Journal, 21(2), 162- 169. http://dx.doi.org/ 10.1177/1066480712466808 7. Siegel, D. J. (2010). Making sense of our lives: Attachment and the storytelling brain. In Mindsight: Change your brain and your life (pp. 166-189). New York, NY: Bantam Books. Section 6: Family Systems’ Impact on Development 8. Bryant-Waugh, R. (2006). Pathways to recovery: Promoting change within a developmental-systemic framework. Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 11(2), 213–224. http://dx.doi.org/ 10.1177/1359104506061417. Section 7: Social Cognition and Moral Theories of Development 9. Ang, G. K., & Pridmore, S. (2009). Theory of mind and psychiatry: An introduction. Australasian Psychiatry, 17(2), 117-122. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10398560802375982 10. Krebs, D. L. (2008). The evolution of a sense of justice. In J. Duntley, & T. K. Shackelford (Eds.), Evolutionary forensic psychology. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. Retrieved from http://www.sfu.ca/psyc/faculty/krebs/publications/The%20evolution%20of%20 a%20sense%20of%20justice.pdf Section 8: The Self and Personality Theories of Development 11. Beaumont, S. L., & Pratt, M. M (2011). Identity processing styles and psychosocial balance during early and middle adulthood: The role of identity in intimacy and generativity. Journal of Adult Development, 18(4), 172–183. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10804-011-9125-z Section 9: Gender-Role and Sexuality Theories of Development 12. Nagoshi, J. L., Brzuzy, S., & Terrell, H. K. (2012). Deconstructing the complex perceptions of gender roles, gender identity, and sexual orientation among transgender individuals. Feminism & Psychology, 22(4), 405-422. http://dx.doi.org/ 10.1177/0959353512461929 13. Crooks, R., & Baur, K. (2008). Sexual orientations. In Our sexuality (10th ed.), pp. 233-261. Belmont, CA: Thomson. Section 10: Theories of Intelligence and Creativity 14. Gardener, H. (2014). In a nutshell. Retrieved from http://howardgardner01.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/in-a-nutshell-minh.pdf 15. Sternberg, R. J. (2000). Patterns of giftedness: A triarchic analysis. Roeper Review, 22(4), 231-234. Section 11: Theories of Ageing, Grief, Death and Dying 16. Freund, A. M., Nikitin, J., & Ritter, J. O. (2009). Psychological consequences of longevity: The increasing importance of self-regulation in old age. Human Development, 52(1), 1-37. http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000189213 Section 12: Applications over the Lifespan 17. Lawson, G., Lambert, S. F., & Gressard, G. F. (2011). Reframing recovery: Developmental considerations for maintaining change. Journal of Addictions & Offender Counseling, 32(1), 72-83. 18. Herrman, H., Stewart, D. E., Diaz-Granados, N., Berger, E. L., Jackson, B., & Yuen, T. (2011). What is resilience? The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 56(5), 258-265. 19. Vogel-Scibilia, S. E., Cohan McNulty, K., Baxter, B., Miller, S., Dine, M., & Frese III, F. J. (2009). The recovery process utilizing Erikson’s Stages of human development. Community Mental Health Journal, 45(6), 405-414.