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summary_of_my_capstone_paper.pptxSummary of My Capstone Paper
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1. Ladies and gentlemen, this presentation is a summary of the four critical sections that make up my Capstone paper. Apparently, the four sections include Article critique, Choosing a professional role, the theories used in psychology, and positive social change.
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Apparently, I chose the professional role of a child psychologist.
As a professional child therapist, one endeavors to connect with the child, both mentally and emotionally.
My chosen professional role
As a professional child therapist, cases of children suffering behavioral, mental, and emotional disorders, are commonplace. So, one has to handle such cases correctly to enable those children to fit it with the other children either in school or any other environment.
Important to mention is the fact that children of 17 years or young normally constitute patients of a child therapist.
2
I want to fight against the segregation of children suffering from mental, emotional and behavioral disorders
To help these children cope with peer pressure.
Why I chose this particular profession
One of the reasons that made me choose to be a professional child psychologist is that I have lived in a society that ignores the needs of these special group of children.
Some children develop behavioral, emotional and mental disorders because of the fact that they are pressured into unhealthy behaviors by their peers. Such behaviors may include abusing drugs and alcohol.
3
Helps boost my skills and acquire new ones
Networking with other experts in the field of child psychology
Getting experience
How van der Heijden’s three predictor variables inform my actions in developing expertise in child psychology
One of the predictor variable is participating in training and development program. So, with this variable, I would be able to boost my skills while at the same time develop the capacity to integrate the knowledge in solving cases in my field.
A good social network with other experts would enable me to observe and learn from the best in the field of child psychology.
To be able to develop the required experience, I would have to work in established organizations in the field of child psychology.
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Psychosocial Theory of Human Development
Formal Operational Stage of Cognitive Development
Main Theories used in Child Psychology
Apparently, the theory of Formal Operational Stage of Cognitive Development is spearheaded by Jean Piaget.
The theory of Psychosocial Theory of Human Development is fronted by Erik Eriksion.
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Apparently, the main areas of research in child psychology include area of:
Cognitive development
Physical development
Psychosocial development
Main research areas used in my chosen profession
Apparently, the area of psychosocial development regards the 8 stages of development that normal children pass through since childhood to adulthood.
The area of physical development deals with the observable changes in a child.
The area of cognitive development deals with the manner in which the child is able to construct his or her thought process with the result that they will be able to remember important details in their lives, think about ways to deal with life’s situations and become aware of the consequences of their actions.
6
Longitudinal research method
Main Research Methods
Longitudinal research method involves studying a particular group for a considerably long time so as to observe changes in that group. Apparently, the time of study could range from a few days to even decades.
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I endeavor to promote positive social change through encouraging a healthy and sustainable relationship between human and nature
Apparently, my understanding and promoting of linkages between human beings and natural environment would boost sustainable behaviors such as recycling of wastes.
How my chosen professional role can contribute to positive social change
Van der Heijden, B. I. (2002). Individual career initiatives and their influence upon professional expertise development throughout the career. International Journal of Training and Development, 6(2), 54-79.
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