Meet the Washingtons: Case Study

Ava Washington

9 years old

Ava is a 9-year-old girl from a large family. She is the youngest child with two older sisters and an older brother. Her brother Tyler is married and has two children of his own. She and her two sisters live with their parents and their great-grandmother. Their grandfather lives across the street.

Ava loves her family but feels left out. She used to be close to Tyler, but that changed when he got married. Her oldest sister, Kyla, ignores her, which is a change from the days when Kyla spent time playing with her when she was much younger. She fights often with her other sister, Emma.

She spends most of her time playing with her friends or on her own. She has close-knit friends; three other girls in her class who live nearby. They often try to get together in the evening and on weekends if their parents will agree to it.

Ava has a collection of stones that she likes to sort by color, size, or texture depending on the day. She has also developed an interest in maps and tries to figure out different routes for her mom to take when they run errands. Google Earth has become a favorite of hers. Her father often asks her to help him find new routes to places.

Ava describes herself:

“I’m pretty smart and do well in school, except in English class. I’m not good there. But I’m really good at math.” “I’m well-liked by friends, but not everyone likes me.” “I have good friends; we always help each other.” “I like horses but not other animals. My friends think that’s a bit weird.” “I’m pretty flexible, so I want to be in gymnastics, but my parents say they don’t have the time.” “I’m not as pretty as my sisters; my nose is too big.”

For this assignment, write a 2–3 page paper using the information you found related to your chosen family member's development. Analyze your chosen family member's cognitive or psychological development and their physical brain development. Based on the theory you choose, the research article that supports the theory, and the brain development of the family member you selected, describe why the character is displaying the attitudes and behaviors depicted in the case study media piece. Describe ethical issues to consider when working with your family member. 

Ava Washington (Age 9)

· Piaget's theory of cognitive development.

· Erickson's psychosocial stages.

Ava Washington (Age 9)

· Classification industry.

· Inferiority.

· Perspective taking.

  Along with theory and concepts, you will also consider how the brain is physically developing at the age of your chosen character 

Ava Washington

9 years old

Ava is a 9-year-old girl from a large family. She is the youngest child with two older sisters and an older brother. Her brother Tyler is married and has two children of his own. She and her two sisters live with their parents and their great-grandmother. Their grandfather lives across the street.

Ava loves her family but feels left out. She used to be close to Tyler, but that changed when he got married. Her oldest sister, Kyla, ignores her, which is a change from the days when Kyla spent time playing with her when she was much younger. She fights often with her other sister, Emma.

She spends most of her time playing with her friends or on her own. She has close-knit friends; three other girls in her class who live nearby. They often try to get together in the evening and on weekends if their parents will agree to it.

Ava has a collection of stones that she likes to sort by color, size, or texture depending on the day. She has also developed an interest in maps and tries to figure out different routes for her mom to take when they run errands. Google Earth has become a favorite of hers. Her father often asks her to help him find new routes to places.

Ava describes herself:

“I’m pretty smart and do well in school, except in English class. I’m not good there. But I’m really good at math.” “I’m well-liked by friends, but not everyone likes me.” “I have good friends; we always help each other.” “I like horses but not other animals. My friends think that’s a bit weird.” “I’m pretty flexible, so I want to be in gymnastics, but my parents say they don’t have the time.” “I’m not as pretty as my sisters; my nose is too big.”