Ecological Assessment paper – Bio-Psycho-Social Time Line
The purpose of this option is to “bring home” the developmental theories and concepts learned in class by applying and relating them to a personal experience.
Create a “bio- psycho-social” timeline that depicts significant experiences and notable milestones throughout your life or the life of a family member, partner, or significant other.
Focus on two developmental periods of growth (two stages in accordance with Erikson’s Psychosocial Theory) for this paper rather than attempting to discuss all periods of development in your life or the life of the individual you are describing (of course, this could depend on the age of the individual you are writing about).
Also, consider COVID-19 / post-Pandemic issues, concerns influencing development.
(1-3 above). Be sure to include the following in your report: first three parts of the assignment
The timeline should include a discussion of key developmental milestones and concepts as well as reflection of how the “events” from your timeline are explained theoretically.
Draw upon at least two different theories/concepts for understanding human development (i.e., Psychoanalytic Theory, Cognitive Development Theory, Social Learning Theories, Psychosocial Theory, Cultural Theory, Evolution Theory, Social Role Theory, Systems Theory, Attachment theory, etc.) to explain the developmental growth you describe in your paper.
Be sure to provide a brief description of each theory and integrate/synthesize theory with the examples you describe.
Also address the impact of culture, race/ethnicity, gender, social economic status, sexual orientation, historical events, social movements, social or economic injustices, etc. on this individual’s development.
