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Developmental Theories Paper Jennie Tercero BSHS 361 Child Development December 7, 2010 Betsabe Salcido Developmental Theories Paper Psychodynamic theory introduced by Sigmund Freud which emphasizes how the experience of early childhood shape the development of adult personality. Is the theory selected to observe a fifteen year girl, a thirteen year old boy and a ten year old boy. Also using the contextual approaches. The fifteen year girl is very independent, smart, and pretty. She is always self motivated and committed. The psychodynamic theory is the perfect theory to use with her because since she was a little girl she was always wanting to do things on her own and trying new things without fear. She was born natural, two weeks early, very alert, talked very early and walked at ten months. The first day of head start she rode the bus to school, did not want for parents to stay with her like others children in her class, and always so helpful with others children that would cry for their moms and dads. The teacher was pleasantly surprised that she had a student so independent at that age. She never had issues with making friends, very outgoing till this day. Parents never had issues with her homework or her grades in school very self discipline. As a teenager she is still very self disciplined and very committed. A very good girl for her age and not wasting time doing things that will effect later. The thirteen year boy is very athletic, smart and handsome. He is also self motivated and committed. He was a premature when he was born by cesarean and behind developing. He struggle in first grade, was behind in reading but gradually caught up. He has always loved sports and very dedicated. He likes football, track and boxing. He sets goals and completes all his tasks. Even though he struggled with his grades in first grade he became very competitive and now is honor student. Since he was a premature baby he is very tiny for a thirteen year old but that doesn't stop for nothing. He is very sociable and has lots of friends. He is a leader and very responsible. The ten year old boy is very athletic, smart and has a temper. He is the youngest of the three brothers. He was born three weeks early naturally. He has asthma. He always had a temper even as a baby and he had some much trouble in kindergarten. He cried so much the first day of school and he had issues letting go of his parents. He has always struggled with his grades until fourth grade he picked up were his other two siblings are now honor students. He is very proud of himself and now he is self motivated and loves competing. His favorite sports is football and baseball. He also loves golf. He is also very sociable and very handsome. He has a lot of friends and is very giving. This three children have been raised in a single parent household but look up to their mother that has always provided for them the best that she could. Even though they don't have their father at home they have learn to cope with the situation and never stop trying to be the best themselves. So the psychodynamic theory best explains them because they are growing up looking at one another as in the contextual approach. Child Observation Reflection These three children are very lovable and giving. They always think of one another even when they are not around. In the observation of these three children the social learning of imitating one another has helped be what they are now. They all want to succeed and she each others successes and want to be just one another. Competitive, honor students, and good children. They are well behaved and have matters an it's based on their social learning how they see each other. If one goes to the store they always bring something for one another. Since they are such sociable children others are attracted to them they always are surrounded by friends. They get along very well with others. They are where they are now because they always try their hardest to be successful and look up to the oldest which is their sister. They have a great role model and imitating her is a good thing. References Child Psychology. A Contemporary Viewpoint, Seventh Edition Author: Ross D. Park