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Develop a personal portrait integrating developmental theory, moral development, and gender and cultural influences

Running head : Personal Portrait

Personal portrait

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Introduction

It is appreciable that the experiences that an individual goes through in life shape a person 's life . The environment in which an individual is brought up in is particularly important in influencing life (Fontaine Fletcher , 2009 . It is also notable that the process of human development is continuous and according to Erik Erikson , development takes place in stages starting from childhood until death . The eight stage developmental theory developed by Erikson is particularly

br important in describing human development . Personally , this developmental model is helpful in describing my personal life up to the current young adulthood stage . In addition to developmental theory as described by Erikson , my moral development is also largely described by Kohlberg 's developmental theory as well as influences of gender (male and culture . Described below is my personal portrait as per Erikson 's developmental stages and Kohlberg 's developmental theory with a of gender and cultural influences

Stage 1 : birth to 18 months

According to Erikson , this stage is necessary for learning trust if one successfully goes through the stage . Mistrust on the other hand is developed if trust is not developed . Considering that an intimate relationship with the maternal caregiver is the main determinant of the developmental outcomes , I consider myself as having had a fruitful relationship with my mother who must have showed much care to me with constant positive contact . Resultantly , I have become optimistic about the future and life...

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