The fundamental function and duty of every quality human being is the sincere and honest development of their potential. While it is difficult to predict the outcome of human development, the conditions under which life flourishes can be created and nourished – just like a farmer makes conditions...
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The fundamental function and duty of every quality human being is the sincere and
honest development of their potential. While it is difficult to predict the outcome of human
development, the conditions under which life flourishes can be created and nourished – just like
a farmer makes conditions for plants to sprout and thrive, for all that is valuable to human society
relies heavily on the developmental opportunities accorded to the individual. The lifespan
development of an individual from conception to old age is guided by multiple lifespan
development theories, which provide a broad-based understanding of the human growth cycle.
Understanding the theories that guide an individual's life span development is critical to raising a
functional and all-round person.
Life Span Development Theories
Lifespan theories emphasize the dynamic and discontinuous nature of human
development. Santrock (2002), in his book, Lifespan Development, explores multiple theories
that denote a human being's development cycle, providing a detailed overview of multiple
theoretical perspectives and their contributions to comprehending human growth and
development across the lifespan. Santrock (2002) explores the behavioral theories proposed by
B.F. Skinner which focuses on the influence of an individual's environment in reinforcing or
punishing behavior. The author notes that behavioral theories are incredibly interconnected with
the social learning theory, which details the role of observational learning and significant adults
and social models in shaping a person's behavior and development, particularly infants and
children. Other theories discussed in the book include psychodynamic, cognitive, and
information-processing theories.
The Theory I Chose, The One I Consider Best Describes Development and Its Description
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