Writing Self Analysis Week 2 Assignment Linda
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ApplicationofTheoryDiscussion.docxLinda Holmes
Approaches to Lifespan Development
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The theme chosen is Qualitative and quantitative change. During child development, there are both qualitative and quantitative differences. Qualitative differences describe the changes in the way a child behave, think and perceive the world in a different way as they mature. An excellent example of this is that when the child is young, it is difficult for them to understand the perspective of others. As the child gets old, they are in a position to view things from other people’s angles. On the other hand, quantitative change refers to the change that a child undergoes as they gain more knowledge and grow larger and stronger physically. Good examples are the growth of the height and weight (Battles, Lindenberger, & M, 1998).
There are various controversies regarding this theme. The debate comes in when explaining development occurs qualitatively or quantitatively. The dynamic system theory (DST) is one of the approaches which has been used to justify the issue. DST defines qualitative framework by showing the connection between continuous and qualitative change. The method describes that the growth cannot be predicted by looking or observing a system. The other way is through analyzing growth based on the different theories. However. DST is the conventional approach (Battles, Lindenberger, & M, 1998).
There are various theories associated with the approaches analyzed. Most of the stage theories lie on the assumption that lifespan development is a discontinuous process which involves distinct stages that are characterized by qualitative differences in the behavior. Some of the methods include the Piaget’s approach and the Erickson’s stages of physiological development. Piaget’s theory describes qualitative development since it discusses the development of human intelligence. Piaget explains about cognitive development. Erickson explains about psychological development of human beings, and thus his line is nearly the same as that of Piaget. The article used was appropriate for the analysis. It is, however, an aged article but with useful information.
Reference
Battles, P., Lindenberger, U., & M, U. (1998). Lifespan theory in developmental psychology. 1029-1090.Retrieved fromhttp://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/cne.903270107/full
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5 days ago
Tequilla Cox-DeVaughn
RE: Approaches to Lifespan Development
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Linda,
Strengths for quantitative approaches have been identified as precision - through quantitative and reliable measurement, Control - through sampling and design, ability to produce causality statements, through the use of controlled experiments, statistical techniques allow for sophisticated analyses, and replicable (Hughes, 2006). Some of the strengths of qualitative approaches include but are not limited to the researcher’s ability to gain an inside view which allows the researcher to find issues that are often missed by the scientific, more positivistic enquiries. Moreover, qualitative descriptions can play the important role of suggesting possible relationships, causes, effects and dynamic processes and this approach to research adds flesh and blood to social analysis (Hughes, 2006). In considering these strengths I wanted to know what your thoughts were in regard to which approach would be more appropriate for your specific field of study? Did you find yourself questioning any of the information that to obtaining during the study for this unit? Overall, I really enjoyed reading your post as it helped me become more aware of the theme discussed.
Tequilla
Reference
Hughes, C. 2006. Quantitative and qualitative approaches. Retrieved from http://dutmoodle.dut.ac.za/moodle/pluginfile.php/30889/mod_resource/content/0/Hughes_-_Qualitative_and_quantitative_approaches.pdf
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2 days ago
Loretta Langston TEACHING ASSISTANT MANAGER
RE: Approaches to Lifespan Development
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Hi Linda,
Not sure what happened during the transmission of your document, the right hand side is cut off. You may want to check with Tech Support to straighten out the concern. Otherwise, your discussion is well put together. Included is some links for reviewing the requirements of references (journal article?). Be sure to proof-read for errors, looks like the references is missing a sir name.
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
Loretta Langston
Psychology TA
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