FPX 1000 Assessment 2 Human Development-Application of Theory
PSYC FPX 1000 Introduction to Psychology
Prof. Name
November, 2024
Human Development-Application of Theory
| Name | Current Situation | Stage of life |
| Sarah Johnson | A 32-year-old marketing professional who wants to further develop her career, maintain a harmonious balance of work and other aspects of her life and investigate long-term relationships. | Early Adulthood (25–40 years) |
| Selected Theory | Stage Details | How Theory Helps Understanding of Development |
| Erikson’s Psychosocial Theory | Early Adulthood (18–40 years): Focus on forming intimate relationships and career exploration. | Erikson’s theory helps in understanding the importance of identity formation and relationship building during early adulthood, in which one is subject to such challenges as establishing meaningful connections and roles with other members of society (Khairani & Maemonah, 2021). |
| Piaget’s Cognitive Development Theory | Adolescence (12–18 years): Development of abstract thinking and reasoning. | According to Piaget’s theory, the transition from concrete to abstract thinking in adolescents helps solve problems and understand complex concepts, which is essential for personal growth and decision-making (Zhan et al., 2022). |
| Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory | Middle Childhood (6–12 years): Development through interaction with peers and adults. | Vygotsky’s theory was built on the lines of social interaction and tools that evolve from culture, keeping in mind how learning through support and cooperation develops the intellectual capabilities and social cognition of a child (Cong-Lem, 2022). |
| Selected Theory | Professional Information or Research | How Information Relates to the Case |
| Erikson’s Psychosocial Theory | Erikson’s psychosocial development theory outlines eight stages; during these stages, crucial conflicts would have to be resolved (Tettey et al., 2023). In the Intimacy vs. Isolation stage (18–40 years), one is supposed to develop intimate relationships and establish his/her identity in the world outside himself/herself. When these are accomplished favorably, strong healthy relationships and a well-grounded sense of self exist. | Case of Sarah Johnson Sarah Johnson is 32; thus, she falls under the stage of Intimacy vs. Isolation. Here, she experiences the difficulty of managing intimate relationships with romantic personal, and career ambition. She wishes for professional success as well as for meaningful relationships. Her ineffectiveness in distributing these two opposites directly reflects Erikson’s point where he suggests that humans, at this stage of life, are driven by the demand for intimacy and self-realization. Successful resolution of this stage would give the sense of intimacy and, a well-developed identity, and be able to build deep and enduring relationships in her profession as well as with individuals in her life. |
| Piaget’s Cognitive Development Theory | According to Piaget, cognitive development proceeds through four stages of intellectual development: sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational (Firoozalizadeh et al., 2020). Formal operations begin around age 12, at which time and beyond, individuals can engage in abstract reasoning, hypothesis testing, and complex problem-solving. This stage extends into adulthood and affects the way individuals cope with more complex decision-making issues in life. | Case of Sarah Johnson: Sarah’s cognitive development in young adulthood is also controlled by formal operations. This gives her the ability to think abstractly, reason logically, and plan for foreseen outcomes. In the industry, Sarah applies such cognitive abilities to analyze the trends of a market, make the most complex decisions, and assess the strategies of business. Her formal operational thinking shapes her ability to think critically and solve problems, which helps her navigate career decisions and build relationships, as well as overcome challenges. Piaget’s theory would help explain how Sarah could simultaneously juggle highly involved work tasks with complex personal life situations, working on making strategic decisions that would influence her future. |
| Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory | Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory includes how cognitive development is based on the social interaction of culture (Alkhudiry, 2022). He proposed that learning occurs through social collaboration and that better knowledgeable others guide it in such cognitive development. The theory, according to this principle, states that language is a primary tool for cognitive development; most importantly, persons are greatly influenced by their social environment and culture around them, and development occurs within these contexts. | Sarah Johnson’s Case: According to Vygotsky, social and professional relationships influence Sarah Johnson’s cognitive development, such as her decision-making skills and career advancements. She learns not only from formal education but also through interactions with various colleagues, mentors, and professional peers. The same applies in the field of marketing where teamwork, collaboration, and learning through mastery of more experienced professionals are necessary. Her cognitive and professional development are thus shaped by both the influences of her colleagues and mentors who guide her when understanding new marketing techniques or strategies and by the cultural environment in which she works, encompassing the norms of the organization as well as the business practices prevalent there and the dominant trends in the marketing industry. |
PSYC FPX 1000 Assessment 2 References
Alkhudiry, R. (2022). The contribution of Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory in mediating l2 knowledge co-construction. Theory and Practice in Language Studies, 12(10), 2117–2123. https://tpls.academypublication.com/index.php/tpls/article/view/4775
