Case Analysis: Theoretical Cognitive Development & Family Functioning Analysis

  • Utilize one Cognitive Theory (Cognitive Stages of Development, Socio-Cultural Learning theory, Information Processing Theory)and describe clients cognitive development, and contrast that to what you would expect to see with normal cognitive development in similar populations at a particular developmental stage. Be sure to use the appropriate theoretical concepts.Use at least 2 relevant sources (other than the course text) from the past five years to support this portion of the analysis. 
  • Utilize one specific Family Function Theory (Attachment Theory, Parenting Style, temperament) to describe the familys development, and contrast that to what you would expect to see in a well-functioning family. Be sure to use appropriate theoretical concepts.Use at least 2 relevant sources (other than the course text) to support this portion of the analysis. 
  • Utilize one Lifespan Development Theory (i.e., Psychosexual, Social Development, Behaviorism) and contrastwhat you would expect ina healthy client/family and what you see in the actual case.  Be sure to use the appropriate theoretical concepts appropriate to the lifespan period you are describing.  Use at least 2 relevant sources (other than the course text) from the past five years to support this portion of the analysis. 
  • Provide a reflection on what YOU learned in this analysis. Referring back to your syllabus, specify the social work competencies attained in class to date and describe and how will this affect your perspective on and practice with individual or family dynamics and/or development.  
  • Your paper should be formatted in APA style regarding margins, headings, page numbers, font, reference list, appendices, and in-text citations.