Complete This Week's Assigned Readings Chapters 21-22
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Complete this week's assigned readings, chapters 21 & 22. After completing the readings, post a short reflection, approximately 1 paragraph in length, discussing your thoughts and opinions about one or several of the specific theories covered in the readings. As a reminder, no scholarly sources are required and students do not have to reply to a classmate's original post. This post does not have an end date but please make an effort to complete your post before next week's discussion post is posted and/or due in order to avoid falling behind.
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The assigned readings for chapters 21 and 22 provide an insightful overview of key theories related to human development and social behavior. These chapters delve into various psychological and sociological frameworks that explain how individuals grow, adapt, and interact within their environments. One theory that particularly resonated with me is Erik Erikson’s psychosocial development theory, which emphasizes the importance of social relationships and challenges at different life stages. I appreciate how this theory underscores that development is an ongoing process influenced by social context rather than just biological factors. For example, Erikson’s stage of "identity vs. role confusion" during adolescence highlights how crucial social interactions are in shaping one’s sense of self. Reflecting on this, I believe understanding these psychosocial stages is vital for comprehending how individuals navigate complex social landscapes and develop resilience. It also emphasizes the need for supportive environments during critical periods of development, which can have lasting impacts on a person’s psychological well-being. Additionally, the chapters discuss social learning theory, which highlights the role of observation and imitation in learning behaviors. This theory makes me think about the influence of media and peers in shaping attitudes and actions, especially among young people. Overall, these frameworks enhance my understanding of human behavior by illustrating that development is a multifaceted process influenced by social, emotional, and cognitive factors working together across the lifespan.
References
Erikson, E. H. (1968). Identity: Youth and Crisis. W. W. Norton & Company.
Bandura, A. (1977). Social learning theory. Prentice-Hall.
Santrock, J. W. (2018). Life-Span Development (16th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.
Shaffer, D. R., & Kipp, K. (2014). Developmental Psychology: Childhood and Adolescence. Cengage Learning.
Vygotsky, L. S. (1978). Mind in Society: The Development of Higher Psychological Processes. Harvard University Press.
Martin, J., & Pear, J. (2015). Behavior Modification (10th ed.). Pearson.
McLeod, S. (2018). Erik Erikson's psychosocial stages of development. Simply Psychology. https://www.simplypsychology.org/Erik-Erikson.html
Bandura, A. (1986). Social cognitive theory. In J. H. Harvey (Ed.), Handbook of social psychology (pp. 37-60). Sage Publications.
Bronfenbrenner, U. (1979). The ecology of human development: Experiments by nature and design. Harvard University Press.
Hoffmann, J. P. (2006). Social and behavioral sciences. In E. J. R. (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Aging. Springer.