Development Through Life: A Psychosocial Approach, Tenth Edition, Newman/Newman Chapter 1

Chapter 1: The Development Through Life Perspective

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Chapter Objectives
To introduce the basic assumptions that guide the organization of the text To introduce the psychosocial approach to the study of development, including the interrelationship among the biological, psychological, and societal systems To note historical changes in life expectancy and examine the implications of these changes for the study of development over the life span

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Assumptions of the Text

Growth occurs at every period of life, from conception through very old age Individual lives show continuity and change as they progress through time We need to understand the whole person; we function in an integrated manner Behavior must be interpreted in context People contribute actively to their development

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A Psychosocial Approach: The Interaction

and Modification of Three Major Systems Produces Human Life The biological system The psychological system The societal system

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Overview of the psychosocial approach

Changes in one of the three systems generally bring about changes in the others Development results from the continuous interaction of the individual and the social environment The meaning we make of experiences changes over the course of life

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Conditions Leading to Poverty

Decline in well-paying, blue-collar jobs Large increases in single-mother households Erosion of the economic safety net for poor children Decline in purchasing power of minimum wage

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The Psychosocial Impact of Poverty

African American, Hispanic, and Native American families are over represented among poor Americans Chronic poverty is linked with problems with general and mental health, cognitive development, and school achievement Some children living in poverty are resilient escape its negative effects, and continue to develop optimally

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Case Study:

Rose Thought Questions How does this case illustrate the interconnections among the biological, psychological, and societal systems? Given what you know about the assumptions of psychosocial theory, how might Roses stage of development influence her perceptions of this situation and her approach to coping with this conflict?

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Case Study:

Rose (cont.) Thought Questions How might you frame a research question based on the information raised in this case study? How do the assumptions of this text influence your approach to understanding the case of Rose?

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Chapter 1: Development Through Life

Development Through Life: A Psychosocial Approach, Tenth Edition, Newman/Newman Chapter 1

Chapter 1: Development Through Life

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Factors that Contribute to Longevity

High levels of education High family income Having no hypertension, arthritis, or back pain Being a nonsmoker Having normal body weight Consuming a moderate amount of alcohol

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Factors that Contribute to Longevity (cont.)

Well-balanced diet/vitamins & minerals Daily activity Social integration