Running head: DEVELOPMENTAL THEORIES
Developmental Theories
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DEVELOPMENTAL THEORIES
Developmental Theories
Initial Post
Knowledge and application of development theory constitutes a foundational component of the
PMHNP role. You will need to expand your knowledge of theories for practice. This week you will
differentiate among the attachment, behavioral, cognitive, humanistic, and existential theorists.
For this discussion forum, identify what happens when humans struggle to successfully make their
way through one of Erickson's stages of development. Address the following in your initial post.
How does not achieving these development stages affect the individual later on?
Looking at Erickson's stages of development, can you align a mental illness with a stage of
development that was not achieved?
How does later development relate to unsuccessful completion of developmental task?
Resources
Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology (PPT)
Scientific American (2017).1Brain imaging identifies different types of depression.
National Institute of Mental Health1Neuroanatomy Flash Cards
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.1Brain Basics: Know Your Brain
DEVELOPMENTAL THEORIES
How does not achieving these development stages affect the individual later on?
