Infacy and Childhood Paper

The main focus of this course is applying human growth & development theory to a case study. The case for this semester is in the Course Materials module in Canvas, and you can find your group members in the people tab of Canvas. This is a group assignment. This is so that you can discuss ideas with others and learn from others. It is not unusual for clinicians to consult with others in the real world. The assignment due in this module is on infancy and early childhood only. Your work should only focus on these stages and how to apply Eriksons theory to the case during this stage of development. Using Erik Erikson as your developmental theorist, submit a 3 page paper on your developmental impressions of the client during their infancy and early childhood (toddlerhood and play age). What does Erikson say they should be experiencing developmentally in this stage. Are they? Why or why not? What developmental tasks should have been accomplished, and were they mastered? Why or why not? How do interactions with the family members impact development? Be sure to consider the effect of crisis and trauma on their development. Support your position with examples from the case. The developmental components of these stages are identified below. You need to use this information as you analyze Jake during these stages of development. Infancy Psychosocial Crisis: Trust versus Mistrust The main question for the child is: Is my world predictable, supportive, and safe? The central focus for the child is: How can I be secure? Positive outcomes: Can I trust in people and the environment Developmental Tasks: Attachment, maturation of sensory, perceptual, and motor functions, development of language Early childhood (toddler) Psychosocial Crisis: Autonomy versus Shame and Doubt The main question for the child: Can I do it by myself, or will I always need help? The central focus for the child: How can I be independent? Positive outcome: Pride in self, the assertion of will Developmental tasks: Locomotion, language development, self-control, egocentrism Early childhood (play age) Psychosocial Crisis: Initiative versus Guilt The main question for the child: Am I good or bad? The central focus for the child: How can I be powerful? Positive outcome: I can initiate activities and enjoy learning Development tasks: gender-role identification, fantasy play, early moral development, self-esteem, group play Late assignments are not accepted. On the rare occasion when submitting a late assignment is received, students will not earn a grade of A in the course. Specific Explanation of the Assignment Based on your knowledge of human behavior, the material covered in class, readings, and your research, address the questions below. Note that the case summary does not connect the lives of the individuals in the case with human growth and development theory. You must make these connections in your analysis. References cannot be older than seven years unless the literature is considered a classic (e.g., Erikson, Freud, etc.) Remember to use specific references from the case summary to support your position in addition to the professional journal material. Wikis and Wikipedia are NOT acceptable for reference material since it is not guaranteed that reliable sources or individuals add the material. Be sure the information is from a reputable source (stick with .edu or .gov and double-check .org sites). Remember that not all information on the Internet is valid or valuable. References must be documented using appropriate APA style. Section 1 Using Erik Erikson as your developmental theorist, discuss your developmental impressions of the client. Who are they as an individual? What does Erikson say they should be experiencing developmentally up to their current age? Are they? Why or why not? What developmental tasks should have been accomplished through the current stage of development, and were they mastered? Why or why not? Be sure to consider the effect of crisis and trauma on their development. How do interactions with the family members impact development? How have they developed biologically, cognitively, socially, and emotionally up to the current developmental age? Support your position with examples from the case.