Research and Apply Personality and Development Theories – Nursing Assignment Help

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Theories of human development 1.1 Counsellors apply a range of theories to understand their client’s development and the issues they present with.

a) Development occurs across three overlapping domains: physical, cognitive and psychosocial. Complete the following table by identifying the domain most relevant to the developmental change listed.

Developmental changes Domain

i. Gina, who is five-year-old, learns how to solve a puzzle.

ii. Moses engages in a long-term romantic relationship.

iii. One-year-old Anna walks to her parents for the first time.

b) Briefly describe what theories of human development set out to explain. (Your response should be approximately 30 words)

The historical development of personality and development theories 1.2 Briefly describe the lifespan perspective on development. 

1.3 Briefly explain three (3) reasons as to why counsellors need to learn about various classic developmental theories.

1.4 Counsellors need learn about and compare various theories to explore what each has to offer and which may be relevant to particular client issues. Develop four (4) questions that counsellors could use to help them compare theories. In your response, make sure you have one question each that addresses theoretical positions on (i) nature and nurture, (ii) activity and passivity, (iii) continuity and discontinuity, and (iv) universality and context specificity. (Your response should be approximately 120 words)