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(a.k.a. The Developmental Theories)

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These Theories...

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Three categories of Life Course Theories Erik Erikson, Jane Loevinger and Jeffery Arnett

Family Life Cycle theory and Daniel Levinson

Klaus Riegal and Lenard Pearlin’s

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Seven Theories:1.Erik Eriksons2.Klaus Riegel’s3. Jane Loevinger’s 4.Carter and McGoldrick 5.Lenard Pearlin’s6.Daniel Levinson’s 7. Jeffery Arnetts

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Developmental theories use an…

As individuals progress through life, they face role expectations that challenge them to develop.

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These theories describe predictable changes in the behaviour of individuals or families

Developmental theories are attempts to explain the…

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They also attempt to…

Developmental theorists agree that the behaviour of individuals results from…

An individual's interaction within society is not only a part of development and growth, but will also guide individuals in their search for________.

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Maslow’s Hierarchy of NeedsFor the growing individual, peer groups

change and the focus of relationships shifts

from self-centered view to include a more world-view

All persons progress through the life cycle at their own pace, but there are approximate age ranges when these changes occur

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Maslow’s Hierarchy of NeedsHumanistic psychologist Abraham Maslow

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Maslow’s Hierarchy of NeedsMaslows theory is usually shown in a pyramid,

with the most basic needs for survival and safety at the bottom and progressing to the more abstract need for fulfillment

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Development Theories examine how social and psychological areas evolve and develop at different stages in our liveshttp://ghybe.oise.utoronto.ca/repository/

1169250000/HHS4MPU01A02/mme/u1%20a2%20developmental%20stages/LO_5001.html

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Erik Erikson Erik Erikson was the first psychologist to

describe predictable stages of human development from childhood through adulthood

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Erik EriksonAt each stage person is challenged by new

situations and circumstances in life

See handout

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Klaus Riegel Development does not occur in predictable

stages, but as the individual adjusts to…

Four interrelated internal and external dimensions of development:Individual psychological dimensionIndividual biological dimensionCultural-sociological dimensionEnvironmental dimension

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Klaus RiegelA change in one dimension requires

an adjustment in one or more of the other dimensions

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Jane LoevingerIdentified ten stages in the formation of the

ego

Full ego development occurs when a person develops an…

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Jane LoevingerAdolescents are at the conformist stage

What do you think this mean?

Young adults are at the self-aware stage What do you think this mean?

Adults are at the conscientious stageWhat do you think this mean?

These stages are determined by an individual’s…

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The Family Life CycleThis theory focuses on the point in life where you

Success, however, is also rooted in the ability the family has in letting their children go to the next stage in life

See handout

http://ghybe.oise.utoronto.ca/repository/1188880000/5006.html

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Leonard PearlinThe uniqueness of continuous change for

individuals is important in personal growth

Placement with society such as…are guides

for movement into adulthood.

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Leonard PearlinBeing able to move on and the ability to make

changes are essential to success

…are vital and timing affects individuals and their evolution into adulthood

The direction in which our life guides us and how we respond will determine where and when we move on to certain aspects of our lives

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Daniel Levinson

Success in adulthood begins with separation from the family and beginning individual stages in life thus creating one's own life structure

…between adult child and parents must occur for an individual to enter adulthood

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Daniel Levinson

22-28years – individuals build the structure for their life, forming a dream, mentor relationships, an occupation and love relationships

Age 30 transition – 28-33years, re-evaluate their life structure from their early twenties, make changes before its too late, the settle down