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Topic: developmental psychology<\/h2>\n

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a case study and therefore requires you to apply theory to an example.
Purpose:<\/p>\n

The purpose of this case study is to integrate the understanding of two developmental theories with a practical example. Within this integration is an identification, analysis and evaluation of major life themes with the inclusion of strengths and challenges faced by a fictional character.
Process:<\/p>\n

Select a character presented in a book, television or film at a major life transition (leaving home, wedding, parenthood, retirement) and briefly summarise the context in which the character becomes known.<\/p>\n

Often getting started on this assignment is the difficult bit, so here are some suggestions to help.<\/p>\n

Pick a character from a movie that really interests \/ fascinates you.<\/p>\n

A few examples are below. If you Google things such as; 1) films all psychology students<\/p>\n

should watch or 2) movies that relate to life transitions or lifespan development you will
start to see many examples that may stimulate your own choice<\/p>\n

E.g.<\/p>\n

\u2022 \u201cFinding Nemo\u201d and reaction to fathers overprotection in regards to Erikson\u2019s Psychosocial stages<\/p>\n

\u2022 \u201cAmerican Beauty\u201d and different characters in regards to Erikson\u2019s Psychosocial stages or mid life crisis<\/p>\n

\u2022 \u201cGrumpy old Men\u201d, \u201cCocoon\u201d, \u201cSpace Cowboy\u201d and theories of ageing<\/p>\n

\u2022 \u201cGood Will Hunting\u201d and application of counselling to adolescence and relationships<\/p>\n

\u2022 \u201cThelma and Louise\u201d and life transition<\/p>\n

\u2022 \u201cThe Sixth Sense\u201d and theories of death and dying<\/p>\n

\u2022 \u2018Four Weddings and a Funeral\u201d etc etc<\/p>\n

Write a case study that summarises the major life themes identified in the film, and apply theories of development to analyse the;<\/p>\n

\u2022 life stage,<\/p>\n

\u2022 the strengths and challenges faced by the character,<\/p>\n

Use sub headings to structure you case study that relate to the requirements and marking criteria.
Using two developmental theories presented in this unit<\/p>\n

These include;
\u2013 Exploring the lifespan
\u2013 Physical development and psychoanalytic theories of development
\u2013 Behavioural learning and systems theories of development
\u2013 Cognitive theories of development
\u2013 Attachment and socio-emotional theories of development
\u2013 Social cognition and moral theories of development
\u2013 The self and personality theories of development
\u2013 Theories of intelligence and creativity
\u2013 Theories of aging, grief, death and dying
\u2013 Applications over lifespan.<\/p>\n

The text book for a least one reference should be;
Sigelman, C.K., Rider, E.A., & De George- Walker, L. (2016). Lifespan human development (2nd Australian \/ New Zealand ed). South Melbourne, Vic: Cengage Learning.
Your Case Study will need to address:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Case study written and is inclusive of the naming of major life themes in the chosen source<\/p>\n

Summarise lifespan development and clearly indicate the life themes that relate to the character you choose<\/p>\n

\u2022 Identification of the chosen character with a brief summary of the context in which
the character is introduced<\/p>\n

Summarise for the reader (me the marker) the context of the characters story<\/p>\n

\u2022 Identification of key aspects of each of the two major developmental theories and
application of these theories to an analysis of the life stages of the character, including the strengths and challenges faced by the character<\/p>\n

Similar to above ensure you explain both \u2018life change\u2019 as well as \u2018strengths\u2019 and
\u2018challenges\u2019<\/p>\n

\u2022 Reference to current literature and integration of relevant theory into your discussion<\/p>\n

Possible Structure<\/p>\n

\u2022 Introduction<\/p>\n

\u2022 Definition of life span development<\/p>\n

\u2022 Character chosen, context and life themes identified<\/p>\n

\u2022 Overview of 2 development theories<\/p>\n

\u2022 Application of theory 1 \u2013 life change, strengths, challenges<\/p>\n

\u2022 Application of theory 2 \u2013 life change, strength, challenges<\/p>\n

\u2022 Conclusion
Information about the writing of Case Studies<\/p>\n

A case study:<\/p>\n

\u2022 should provide a description of a particular subject such as a practice, problem, scenario or situation<\/p>\n

\u2022 is often based on a person or organisation<\/p>\n

\u2022 provides an opportunity to demonstrate your ability to apply theory to practice<\/p>\n

\u2022 should critically analyse, evaluate or review the subject using the relevant theory<\/p>\n

\u2022 may be given to you in the assignment question, or you may need to develop your own case scenario<\/p>\n

Referencing should completed throughout the case study \u2013 whenever speaking of theories or research as well as n a reference list<\/p>\n

I can send through the marking guide if required<\/p>\n

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