I found the information-processing
theory to be very interesting; the information-processing theory suggests that
human cognition is a product of mental software and hardware. I would like to
know how humans upgrade their software when a developmental change in thinking
occurs. If I had the chance to discuss the concept of the
information-processing theory with the authors of the textbook I would ask them
why they repeatedly compared the theory to how computers work. The comparison was
distracting because the idea that my mind and computer work the same seems
ridiculous.
I can personally relate to Erikson’s
psychosocial theory because I have a younger brother. I constantly observe my brother
(seven years old) in his industry versus inferiority stage. He is doing just as
the Erikson’s theory suggests, starting to learn basic skills and developing an
ability to work with others. I was surprised to see Erikson’s industry versus
inferiority stage match my youngest brother so well.
I would like to know more about
what the most popular developmental theory is today and why it is the most
widely accepted. I enjoyed the text, particularly because it caused me to
reflect on my struggles as a child and how I have developed since then. With
unlimited funds to do further research in this area of study I would like to investigate
a more accurate way to do observation and record data. The longitudinal
approach is very expensive so, with unlimited funds, more longitudinal study
could be done. With unlimited time and energy to learn about the human
development, I would be very interested in learning about the first human
development data that was recorded.
Josh Kovalenko
