With this, they described positive psychology as: "The field of positive psychology at the subjective level is about valued subjective experiences: well-being, contentment, and satisfaction; hope and optimism; and flow and happiness.
The personal analysis according to the theories of individual development will be held in several steps, as the common feature of every theory is the separation o the human developmental process into several periods.
For Piaget the human psyche was the only evolutionary product that performed the function of balancing the human being with the world, and was and instrument of adaptation to the environment.
In psychology, the concept of decision-making refers to the process of understanding all cognitive processes that lead a person to select a specific course of action among a list of others.
The emotional development of a person is one of the fundamental aspects of human growth as it impacts his/her life, relations with other people, and the ability to cooperate with peers or colleagues.
The evaluation of physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development in different age groups of childhood can be made due to the observation of specific subjects and conversations with them.
When I was five years old, I lost my pet friend, a cat and I was hurt by the demise of the Cat. I was in a position to show affection, and I had realized [...]
The central argument of the paper is that intelligence and memory change considerably across the lifespan, but these alterations are different in the two concepts. The article by Ofen and Shing is a valuable contribution [...]
Most developmental theories deal with the issues of human nature, quantitative and qualitative factors of psychology, the effect of nature and environment, well as discuss the object of development.
It is true that the writer's life was not particularly eventful, and the majority of defining events took place in his psyche.
The issue of underperformance in math and science is related to the cognitive and social domains of human development. In current research articles, the problem of students' underperformance in math and science is associated with [...]
Unlike the behaviorists of the day, he did not view the child as a passive recipient of knowledge whose development is the product of reinforcement or punishment, but rather, as an active participant in the [...]
Advocates of the nurture concept believe strongly that the natural environment reshapes the behaviors of many people. That being the case, people should consider the role played by the environment towards reshaping their experiences and [...]
The framework provides a detailed description of the processes associated with the development of specific knowledge in children and relies heavily on the importance of sensory experiences.
Due to such a complex nature of babbling and a child's social development, a certain attention to babbling and the purposes of this vocal process has to be paid in order to contribute such spheres [...]
Overall, the main strength of this article is that the authors present a comprehensive overview of theories that can throw light on the moral development of a person.
The key component of the theory is people's interaction with the environment. Therefore, Vygotsky's theory is effective in developing the social and academic skills of an adolescent with learning and behavior disabilities.
Mesman, van Ijzendoorn, and Bakermans-Kranenburg are the authors of the article about parental sensitivity and its role in the establishment of family relationships and child development.
Also, in this analysis, the original association between identity development at the age of 15 and the intimacy at the age of 25 was reduced to non-significant levels, confirming the mediating role of relational identity [...]
It is understandable that physical survival is vital to a person in the continuation of life but on the other side of the spectrum is the psychological need and wants of any person.
It should be noted that according to the psychoanalytic theory, there are several stages in the development of a person's sexuality.
In the beginning, a person is driven primarily by the id or the part of the psyche that focuses on instinctive needs and desires.
It should be pointed out that while the goals were set prior to the commencing of the observations, the scope and focus of the process were not limited to a specific perspective, and the in-depth [...]
There is a downside to this perspective is that it ignores the diversity in culture and differences among peers. The main problem however is that most of these youth have no experience with the real [...]
It is, however, important to note that motor development ability mainly depends on the weight and organization of the body of a child. Language development is mainly the ability of a child to use and [...]
In this light, the nature aspect refers to the genetic and hereditary elements that determine the traits of an individual. The following is a debate between Locke and Leibniz on the background of the nature [...]
Vygotsky's relevance to constructivism is predetermined by his numerous theories about the peculiarities of language and thoughts and their interventions in society as well as his work with children and their reactions to the learning [...]
For Marie, she is at the onset of the elderly stage, and this is the most appropriate time to guide her on how to live a healthy elderly life.
The risk is confounded when these factors occur in combination; thus, the more the risk factors, the higher the probability that the use of substances can result into addiction.
All living things need to react to changes in their environment to protect their bodies from injuries and at the same time get access to essential needs.
It is necessary to note that, at the work place, motivation is the result of incentives and human needs. Maslow's hierarchy of needs is one of the theories that explains human motives as related to [...]
The fourth and final source of knowledge according to the TOK diagram is logic which emphasizes the importance of reasoning as a source of knowledge.
At the time Steve Jobs had been giving his commencement speech at Stanford University he was at the middle adulthood stage of the life development cycle. It was at this time that he went on [...]
The thirst for the understanding of human nature is one of the main reasons why scientists spend most of their lives experimenting on ideas and forming theories that explain why certain things are the way [...]
The article can be considered credible and serve as an illustration to the inappropriateness of contrasting nature and nurture, as the knowledge about the interaction between the hereditary factors and environmental influences is the key [...]
The maxim of narrative form of therapy is that "the person is not the trouble but rather the trouble is the trouble".
It is understandable to establish various components of human development in the realms of drug abuse, addiction, and other relevant provisions applicable in this context.
The Id, the Ego, and the Superego are considered to be the levels of consciousness a person's brain functions on the basis of.
All these methods are applied in both higher and lower learning classrooms to determine the performance of the students. The above mentioned methods can benefit a high performing student in a low performing class since [...]
The purpose of incorporation of the three theories, in the multidimensional personal theory proposed in this paper, is pegged on the idea that, human thought motivation may amount to development of certain behaviors to differing [...]
Observational learning as popularized by Bandura consists of a number of guiding principles: An observer is likely to ape the model's behavior in case the characteristics possessed by the model are desirable or attractive to [...]
An idea that supports my view from Erikson's theory is the fact that identity refers to having a relatively clear and stable sense of whom an individual is in the larger society with a sense [...]
The authors of the book "the handbook of conflict: theory and practice" tailored the text to suit both the student and the professionals who have the desire of deepening their knowledge and understanding on issues [...]
That is why it is necessary to find new approaches to the analysis of many aspects of our everyday life. One more important aspect or objective for improving of your critical thinking is the necessity [...]
The learner needs to be aware of the importance of the spirit, the mind and the body in learning. In fact, the uneasiness and stress that emanate from this process tend to catalyze the process [...]
Through the eyes of a person who has watched the movie "Interview with the Iceman", Richard Kuklinski, who could not stop at anything that could prevent him from murdering his victims, is a hardened serial [...]
The id is the mind's main source of energy and also the point that generates instincts in the unconscious part of the mind that is guided by the demand for pleasure and satisfaction.
A second category is the group of people that have never experienced love and belongingness and they are not able to effectively give love.
The aim of this essay is to present a bio-sketch of Erik Erikson, to characterize his contribution to the development of psychoanalysis and the understanding of human personality.
Play is a one of the most effective ways for children to acquire language and speech skills. Play is a form of interaction that helps children acquire positive skills from the environment.
This is the period when their attachment to parents decreases and they search for new relationships. This is also the period when adolescents find their selves and learn how to be a part of the [...]
Research in development psychology has also aided in predicting interpersonal relationships and moral reasoning with regard to the stage of development that a person is in.
As a result, the urges and the desires are forced into the unconscious mind in order to stop any damage of the individual.
In the context of the work environment, the term motivation can be understood as the commitment, cooperation, and activeness of the employees of an organization to the achievement of organizational goals in the work setting.
These stages reveal the individual's moral orientation expanding his/her experiences and perceptions of the world with regard to the cognitive development of a person admitting this expansion. The views of Piaget and Kohlberg differ in [...]
As it would be observed, there has been a direct link between play and the development of language skills in children.
The theories of how human beings grow and change are several with each trying to explain how we all grow and react differently to diverse situations that we are exposed to, in life.