human growth and development

Running head : HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

Introduction

Human growth and development touches on three main areas in a person 's life physical cognitive and , psychosocial development . Various theories analyze the different changes a person passes through at specific times in their lives (Feldman , 2008 . An evaluation of the experiences an individual has undergone helps to determine the validity of the theories with respect to person being interviewed . The interviewer interviewed a 48 year old Mexican divorcee living in the US and working as a domestic cleaner . Her daughter was planning to

move back to her mother 's house at a time the interviewee faced economic difficulties as a consequence of the recession . A recent divorce and poor health complicates her financial situation and creates a dilemma regarding her personal upkeep and that of her grown up child . Her early childhood was characterized by challenges common to adolescents in developing economies , while her principles in life were based on her religious beliefs . Charting her overall development through the years , a pattern emerges that conforms to various theories espoused by leading theorists

Physical Development

In response to questions about her physical wellbeing , the interviewee admitted that her health was not as good as it had been in the past . She was taking medication for hypertension , diabetes and hypothyroidism Most middle aged persons begin to experience poor health and medical complications as a result of ageing (Feldman , 2008 . At five feet tall and weighing 160 pounds , Ms . X felt her reaction time was...