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Week 2 Paper. Sep 12, 2020 11:38 AM

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Developmental theory is a theory that has been used in the general public to show the effects that would be brought about by change. The theory explains various disciplines as well as the sectors of the social sciences. The leading theory concepts include the development and growth of human beings. The theory helps in predicting the behaviors of the human being right from the conception stage to the last stage of death (Lerner, 2018). The theory further explains the behaviors and the progress of individuals at all stages as well as their unique characters. The main propositions are the heredity factors, emotions, physical environment, health status, temperaments, as well as life experiences.

 The above factors influence the growth and development of an individual also determine the life of an individual. The theory has been used in the general public to identify various factors that expose a human being to health risks and different adaptations. Particular aspects such as modernization, traditions as well as backward societies can be explained using modernization theory.

In the usual context, the term development has been used to explain a process that results in positive changes and progress in the demographic, environmental, economic, physical, and also social changes. The word has been used to explain the standards of life in a given population, as well as the level of income (Thornberry, 2018). The word development has further been misinterpreted with the the expansion of a given area, creation of employment opportunities,, as well as the the creation of income rather than an individual development from conception to death. The theory thus explains the development of human beings, the factors contributing to the changes, as well how growth and development can be an influence. The theory thus explains the traits in a specific population and also the reaction to change.

 

 

References

Lerner, R. M. (2018). Concepts and theories of human development. Routledge.

Miller, P. H. (2016). Theories of developmental psychology. Macmillan Higher Education.

Thornberry, T. (2018). Developmental theories of crime and delinquency. Routledge.