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1 Theories and Worldview Essay Department of Psychology, Liberty University PSYC 210: Developmental Psychology

2 Theories and Worldview Essay Comparing a developmental theory to a worldview can be an excellent learning experience. How we live our lives, whether we are conscious of it or not, is based on a set of foundational beliefs. Developmental theories seek to explain how people change and why they behave in certain ways. These theories can either enhance a worldview or destroy it. Why Worldview Matters A person’s worldview is a major component in how they grow and change. Our core beliefs influence our perspectives and the decisions we make on a daily basis. Developmental theories study how people change throughout their lifespan. Some developmental theories may go completely against your core beliefs or align with them, so studying these theories through our worldview is very important. Cognitive Developmental Theory Jean Piaget’s developed his theory of cognitive development while initially working with children. Piaget’s theory is most famous for it’s four stages of cognitive development. According to Piaget, it is through these stages, sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete-operational, and formal-operational (Cashion et al,. 2019), that our view and understanding of the world changes and our intelligence develops. Our understanding of the world begins at birth with a focus on our senses. Between the ages of two and six, children have a better concept of their surroundings, but their view of the world is egocentric. Between six and twelve, children have a more logical view of the world. Finally, from the age of twelve, children are able to reason and understand abstract concepts (Cashion et al,. 2019). His theory argues that cognitive development occurs as humans seek balance. According to Piaget, everyone has a schema which is how they understand what they know, but as humans

3 grow and have new experiences, their understanding can change. They either assimilate by using knowledge they already have or accommodate by creating a new one. (Cashion et al,. 2019) Worldview Comparison My worldview is Biblical and based on the Word of God. Every choice I make, everything I learn, is filtered through my worldview. As I analysed the developmental theories, Piaget’s theory resonated the most. We come into the world void of knowledge and understanding. As we grow, cognitive development happens as well. New experiences are introduced and our mind finds a way to make sense of it all. My schema is my Biblical worldview and when I have a new experience, my worldview uses assimilation to make sense of it. As a mother, I agree that children go through Piaget’s four stages. Piaget’s theory does not affect my worldview, but it does explain the assimilation or accommodation a person may develop when faced with challenging ideas. Summary and Reflection It is imperative to remember that developmental theories are indeed theories. With that in mind, studying these theories based on their scientific data can be useful in the overall study of developmental psychology. As this course continues, I believe my Biblical worldview will stand strong and will help me to better understand human development and behavior.

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4 Reference Cashion, V., Shriner, B., Shriner, M., & Mossler, R. A. (2019 ). Lifespan 360: Christian perspectives on human development (2 nd ed.; V. Cashion, Ed.). Kendall Hunt.

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