Instructions After completing this week's readings, write a reflective paper that considers the classic theories of development through a systems-based perspective. Include in your paper the following (use the bolded words as headers to organize your paper): Assimilation, Accommodation, and Schemas. Consider Piaget’s concepts of assimilation and accommodation. What stages in Satir’s model accounts for these schemas?Developmental Transitions. What does the Satir video add to your understanding about developmental transitions in Freud and Erikson’s models?Epistemological Lens. How does understanding Bateson’s notion of an “epistemological lens” help to make you a better therapist?Life Span Development. Use the concepts from the Baltes article to discuss the various characteristics of life span development.Compare and Contrast General Societal Messages. Using Bateson’s notion of an “epistemological lens,” compare and contrast the general societal messages about the meaning of going to therapy with your own beliefs.Stages of Change in Action. Offer an example from your own life that demonstrates Satir’s stages of change in action.Importance to MFTs. Address how and why developmental theory in general is important to the work we do as MFTs. Length: 3-5 pages Your paper should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards. Be sure to adhere to Northcentral University's Academic Integrity Policy. Baltes, P. B. (1987). Theoretical propositions of life-span developmental psychology: On the dynamics between growth and decline. Developmental Psychology, 23(5), 611-626. doi:10.1037/0012-1649.23.5.611 Bateson, G. (1992). The cybernetics of 'self': A theory of alcoholism. In , The restoration of dialogue: Readings in the philosophy of clinical psychology (pp. 440-456). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. doi:10.1037/10112-038 Emde, R. N. (1994). Individual meaning and increasing complexity: Contributions of Sigmund Freud and René Spitz to developmental psychology. In , A century of developmental psychology (pp. 203-231). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. doi:10.1037/10155-007

Required ResourcesRead/review the following resources for this activity:Textbook: Chapter 18, 21, 22Lesson1 primary source that corresponds with your selected topic (noted in the topic instructions)Minimum of 3 scholarly sources (in addition to the textbook)Optional Resources to Explore Feel free to review the library guide for scholarly sources and videos at the following link:Link (website): History Library Guide (Links to an external site.)IntroductionThe purposes of each case study assignment include the following:To hone your abilities to research using scholarly sourcesTo advance critical thinking and writing skillsTo compile a response to the prompts providedTo explore a historical topic and make connections to change over timeInstructions Pick one (1) of the following topics. Then, address the corresponding questions/prompts for your selected topic. Use at least one (1) documented example of the corresponding primary source in your writing.Option 1: Big Business (Monopolies) and Exploitation of WorkersView the following resource:Link (video): The Progressive Era (Links to an external site.) (27:30)Browse and read one (1) of the following:Link (library article): The Triangle Disaster: How a Fire a Century ago at a New York Clothing Factory Changed U.S. Labor Laws (Links to an external site.)Link (library article): The Pullman Strike (Links to an external site.)Then, address the following:Explain if big business leaders were "captains of industry," "shrewd businessmen," or "robber barons."Based on one of the resources noted for this option, assess American working conditions and exploitation of workers in the Age of Industry.Analyze the role that government played in reforming American working conditions.Explain the benefits of the Federal Government regulations of monopolies.Analyze which progressive presidents attained economic justice and reform for workers.Option 2: Who is A Progressive?Review the following site:Link (website): Presidential Election of 1912: A Resource Guide (Links to an external site.)Then, address the following:According to Roosevelt, what are the characteristics of a progressive?Explain and give examples of the characteristics of "anti-progressives."Trace what types of activities "anti-progressives" engaged in?Analyze the goals of progressivism.Explain what areas of society progressives addressed?Analyze the progressive achievements Roosevelt highlights in his speech?Option 3: World War IReview the following resources:Link (video): A War to End All Wars: Part 2 (Links to an external site.) (6:56)Link (library article): The Treaty of Versailles and the Rise of Nazism (Links to an external site.)Then, address the following:Trace the origins of World War I, and assess if the world war was inevitable in 1914?Explain if it was possible for the United States to maintain neutrality in World War I. If yes, explain how. If no, explain why not.Analyze if the United States should have entered World War I to make the world safe for democracy.Analyze if the Treaty of Versailles was a fair and effective settlement for lasting world peace.Explain if the United States Senate should have approved of the Treaty of Versailles.Writing Requirements (APA format)Length: 3-4 pages (not including title page or references page)1-inch marginsDouble spaced12-point Times New Roman fontTitle pageReferences pageIn-text citations that correspond with your end references

Chapter 2: Discuss the “Becoming Barbie” video with your discussion group (click the link in the powerpoint chapter on The Self for this video. Alternatively, you can find all videos in the video folder at the bottom of the homepage). Think about how Cindy Jackson would define her own sense of self. In your discussion, concentrate on at least THREE of the following questions: 1) How many “possible selves” do you think she has? How do you think she developed that particular sense of self? 2) How does the American culture and her own self-esteem influence her idea of self? 3) Does she have good self-control? 4) How does Cindy use self-presentation strategies? 5) In our present culture (in the 2020's), do you think such surgeries are more acceptable? Why or why not?In your follow-up comment, analyze at least one group member's comments and see if there is another concept from the chapter that can be used to back up (or refute) that group member's thoughts (you have to find at least one other for that member!).This video was from the late 1990’s, and Cindy has had even more operations since then. In fact, there is even new male version who—inspired by Cindy’s story—reinvented himself as “Ken”. I’ve even heard stories of mothers giving their pre-teen daughters coupons for breast augmentation surgery! How odd is that! If you want to see what Cindy is doing today, please visit her website at http://www.cindyjackson.com/ (Links to an external site.). If you find any other "living Barbie Dolls" online, I encourage you to share them (I know of at least one out there that will blow your mind! See if you can find her!)