Theoretical Perspectives on Human Development
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Theoretical Perspectives on Human Development

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What is the term for when an agreement exists between two systems regarding the exchange of goods and services?

  • Negentropy
  • Coalition Formation
  • Integration
  • Bargaining (correct)
  • Which concept describes the tendency to reach a characteristic final state from different initial states?

  • Steady State
  • Feedback Mechanism
  • Adaptation
  • Equifinality (correct)
  • What process allows a system to achieve some constancy in input-output exchanges?

  • Steady State (correct)
  • Decision-Making
  • Integration of System Parts
  • Adaptation to the Environment
  • In the context of system processes, what does 'Negentropy' refer to?

    <p>The process of achieving order and organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first stage of planned change identified by Lewin?

    <p>Unfreezing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key function allows a system to decide on resource allocation?

    <p>Decision-Making</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the purpose of adaptation in a system?

    <p>To interact dynamically with the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which system process involves the identification of methods used by a reference group?

    <p>Identification of Methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of the unfreezing phase in Kurt Lewin's Change Theory?

    <p>To create a sense of urgency for change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is NOT part of the movement phase in Kurt Lewin's Change Theory?

    <p>Development of a need for change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What phase follows the implementation of planned change in Kurt Lewin’s Change Theory?

    <p>Refreezing phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase in Ronald Lippitt’s Change Theory directly involves examining alternative routes and goals?

    <p>Working towards change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which change theory emphasizes the importance of social influences in the change process?

    <p>Bandura's Social Learning Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the final phase in Ronald Lippitt's Change Theory?

    <p>Achieving a terminal relationship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method does NOT contribute to change according to Kurt Lewin's framework?

    <p>Reinforcement of existing habits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What element is key in establishing the foundation for change in Ronald Lippitt’s Change Theory?

    <p>Development of a need for change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What perspective emphasizes that individuals develop based on their own intrinsic qualities?

    <p>Organismic Perspective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theory suggests that children are born innately good and society can corrupt them?

    <p>Naturalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which developmental theory is associated with John Locke's idea of the mind being a 'blank slate'?

    <p>British Empiricism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept is NOT included in the Organismic Perspective?

    <p>Ethology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Margaret Mead and Ruth Benedict are associated with which approach to understanding human development?

    <p>Cultural Anthropology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Psychoanalytic Perspective primarily focus on?

    <p>Unconscious motives and conflicts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an aspect of Environmentalism in development?

    <p>Effects of cultural influences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the role of maturationism in human development?

    <p>Emphasizes inherent biological growth processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does proxemics study?

    <p>The distances people maintain between themselves and others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing personal space?

    <p>The type of clothing a person wears.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered an intimate distance zone?

    <p>The space between close friends when hugging.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of crisis intervention?

    <p>To reinforce individual strengths and minimize weaknesses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of touch is categorized as 'Social-Polite Touch'?

    <p>A handshake during greetings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of territory is specifically reserved for particular people during defined periods?

    <p>Interactional Territory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does kinesics primarily refer to?

    <p>The study of body movement in communication.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered a dispositional crisis?

    <p>A situation that arises from problematic situations without emotional intervention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following facial expressions conveys happiness?

    <p>Smiling with upward-curving lips.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area is NOT part of Caplan’s assessment for crisis intervention?

    <p>Previous therapy experiences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does eye contact typically play in communication?

    <p>It helps establish rapport with others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of crisis is related to normal life transitions?

    <p>Anticipated Life Transition Crises</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What category of touch is exemplified by tight hugs between intimate partners?

    <p>Love-Intimacy Touch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is recognized as the father of modern crisis treatment?

    <p>Caplan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is an example of a crisis resulting from traumatic stress?

    <p>Being in a car accident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primarily distinguishes home territory from other territorial types?

    <p>It is the space individuals live and work in</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Theoretical Perspectives on Human Development

    • Human development can be understood through three main theoretical perspectives: Environmentalism, Organismic Perspective, and Psychoanalytic Perspective.
    • Environmentalism posits that individuals grow based on their environmental influences.
    • Organismic Perspective emphasizes internal factors, suggesting that development is shaped by self-directed growth and includes theories like Naturalism, Cognitive Development, Humanism, Moral Development, and Maturationism.

    Key Theorists and Their Contributions

    • Margaret Mead and Ruth Benedict highlighted the role of cultural values in child-rearing and adult characteristics, emphasizing experiential factors in development.
    • John Locke’s British Empiricism theorizes that the mind is a "blank slate" at birth; knowledge is acquired through sensory experience.
    • Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s Naturalism argues that children are inherently good, corrupted only by societal evils.

    Systems Theory

    • Systems theory requires a system to adapt, make decisions, and integrate its parts to achieve a steady state of input-output exchanges.
    • Key processes include adaptation, decision-making about resource allocation, feedback mechanisms to maintain balance (negentropy), and equifinality, where different initial states lead to the same outcome.
    • Initially proposed by Hall & Weaver, systems process involves elements like input, process, output, and feedback.

    Change Theories in Nursing Practice

    • Kurt Lewin's Change Theory outlines three stages: Unfreezing (recognizing the need for change), Movement (implementing the change), and Refreezing (stabilizing the new state).
    • Ronald Lippitt identified eight phases of the change process, emphasizing establishing a need for change and generalizing successful adaptations.

    Learning Theories

    • Bandura’s Social Learning Theory focuses on learning through observation and modeling.
    • Health Belief Model explains how beliefs influence health behaviors.
    • Knowles’ Adult Learning Theory emphasizes the distinct characteristics of adult learning.

    Non-Verbal Communication

    • Communication can be conveyed without words through facial expressions, gestures, and body language.
    • Proxemics studies personal space and how individuals maintain distance based on social contexts.

    Crisis Intervention Theories

    • Caplan’s Crisis Intervention Theory assesses individual capacity to handle stress while maintaining equilibrium during crises.
    • Four types of emotional crises include dispositional, anticipated life transition, traumatic stress, and crises that arise from problematic situations.
    • The focus of crisis intervention is to reinforce strengths and encourage independence.

    Key Concepts of Personal Space

    • Personal preferences, relationships, topics of discussion, cultural backgrounds, and communication context influence personal space.
    • Different types of territories include public (open space), interactional (reserved space), and home (personal living space).

    Expanded Crisis Theory

    • Caplan’s Extended Crisis Theory emphasizes three areas for assessment: stress tolerance, reality recognition in problem-solving, and coping mechanisms.
    • Types of crises are categorized based on their origins and the need for directed interventions.

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    Explore key theoretical perspectives on human development, including Environmentalism, Organismic Perspective, and Psychoanalytic Perspective. Discover the contributions of influential theorists such as Margaret Mead, John Locke, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau in understanding how cultural and experiential factors shape development.

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