Linda Holmes  Approaches to Lifespan Development COLLAPSE Top of Form The theme chosen is Qualitative and quantitative change. During child development, there are both qualitative and quantitative differences. Qualitative differences describe the changes in the way a child behave, think and perceive the world in a different way as they mature. An excellent example of this is that when the child is young, it is difficult for them to understand the perspective of others. As the child gets old, they are in a position to view things from other people’s angles. On the other hand, quantitative change refers to the change that a child undergoes as they gain more knowledge and grow larger and stronger physically. Good examples are the growth of the height and weight (Battles, Lindenberger, & M, 1998). There are various controversies regarding this theme. The debate comes in when explaining development occurs qualitatively or quantitatively. The dynamic system theory (DST) is one of the approaches which has been used to justify the issue. DST defines qualitative framework by showing the connection between continuous and qualitative change. The method describes that the growth cannot be predicted by looking or observing a system. The other way is through analyzing growth based on the different theories. However. DST is the conventional approach (Battles, Lindenberger, & M, 1998). There are various theories associated with the approaches analyzed. Most of the stage theories lie on the assumption that lifespan development is a discontinuous process which involves distinct stages that are characterized by qualitative differences in the behavior. Some of the methods include the Piaget’s approach and the Erickson’s stages of physiological development. Piaget’s theory describes qualitative development since it discusses the development of human intelligence. Piaget explains about cognitive development. Erickson explains about psychological development of human beings, and thus his line is nearly the same as that of Piaget. The article used was appropriate for the analysis. It is, however, an aged article but with useful information. Reference Battles, P., Lindenberger, U., & M, U. (1998). Lifespan theory in developmental psychology. 1029-1090.Retrieved fromhttp://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/cne.903270107/full REPLYQUOTEEDIT Bottom of Form 5 days ago Tequilla Cox-DeVaughn  RE: Approaches to Lifespan Development COLLAPSE Top of Form Linda, Strengths for quantitative approaches have been identified as precision - through quantitative and reliable measurement, Control - through sampling and design, ability to produce causality statements, through the use of controlled experiments, statistical techniques allow for sophisticated analyses, and replicable (Hughes, 2006). Some of the strengths of qualitative approaches include but are not limited to the researcher’s ability to gain an inside view which allows the researcher to find issues that are often m ...

1. Linda Holmes
Approaches to Lifespan Development
COLLAPSE
Top of Form
The theme chosen is Qualitative and quantitative change.
During child development, there are both qualitative and
quantitative differences. Qualitative differences describe the
changes in the way a child behave, think and perceive the world
in a different way as they mature. An excellent example of this
is that when the child is young, it is difficult for them to
understand the perspective of others. As the child gets old, they
are in a position to view things from other people’s angles. On
the other hand, quantitative change refers to the change that a
child undergoes as they gain more knowledge and grow larger
and stronger physically. Good examples are the growth of the
height and weight (Battles, Lindenberger, & M, 1998).
There are various controversies regarding this theme. The
debate comes in when explaining development occurs
qualitatively or quantitatively. The dynamic system theory
(DST) is one of the approaches which has been used to justify
the issue. DST defines qualitative framework by showing the
connection between continuous and qualitative change. The
method describes that the growth cannot be predicted by
looking or observing a system. The other way is through
analyzing growth based on the different theories. However. DST
is the conventional approach (Battles, Lindenberger, & M,
1998).
There are various theories associated with the approaches
analyzed. Most of the stage theories lie on the assumption that
lifespan development is a discontinuous process which involves
distinct stages that are characterized by qualitative differences
in the behavior. Some of the methods include the Piaget’s
approach and the Erickson’s stages of physiological
development. Piaget’s theory describes qualitative development

2. since it discusses the development of human intelligence. Piaget
explains about cognitive development. Erickson explains about
psychological development of human beings, and thus his line is
nearly the same as that of Piaget. The article used was
appropriate for the analysis. It is, however, an aged article but
with useful information.
Reference
Battles, P., Lindenberger, U., & M, U. (1998). Lifespan theory
in developmental psychology. 1029-1090.Retrieved
fromhttp://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/cne.903270107/
full
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5 days ago
Tequilla Cox-DeVaughn
RE: Approaches to Lifespan Development
COLLAPSE
Top of Form
Linda,
Strengths for quantitative approaches have been identified as
precision - through quantitative and reliable measurement,
Control - through sampling and design, ability to produce
causality statements, through the use of controlled experiments,
statistical techniques allow for sophisticated analyses, and
replicable (Hughes, 2006). Some of the strengths of qualitative
approaches include but are not limited to the researcher’s ability
to gain an inside view which allows the researcher to find issues
that are often missed by the scientific, more positivistic
enquiries. Moreover, qualitative descriptions can play the
important role of suggesting possible relationships, causes,
effects and dynamic processes and this approach to research
adds flesh and blood to social analysis (Hughes, 2006). In

3. considering these strengths I wanted to know what your
thoughts were in regard to which approach would be more
appropriate for your specific field of study? Did you find
yourself questioning any of the information that to obtaining
during the study for this unit? Overall, I really enjoyed reading
your post as it helped me become more aware of the theme
discussed.
Tequilla
Reference
Hughes, C. 2006. Quantitative and qualitative approaches.
Retrieved
fromhttp://dutmoodle.dut.ac.za/moodle/pluginfile.php/30889/mo
d_resource/content/0/Hughes_-
_Qualitative_and_quantitative_approaches.pdf
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Loretta Langston TEACHING ASSISTANTMANAGER
RE: Approaches to Lifespan Development
COLLAPSE
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Hi Linda,
Not sure what happened during the transmission of your
document, the right hand side is cut off. You may want to
check with Tech Support to straighten out the concern.
Otherwise, your discussion is well put together. Included is
some links for reviewing the requirements of references (journal
article?). Be sure to proof-read for errors, looks like the
references is missing a sir name.
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/

4. http://apastyle.apa.org/
Loretta Langston
Psychology TA
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Writing Self-Evaluation Rubric
Criteria
1
Needs Work
2
Satisfactory
3
Exceptional
Comments
1. Structure writing with all the following elements:
Introduction: Main points in order.
Main body:
· Each point made with evidence.
· Analysis.
Conclusion: Main points summarized.
References.
Does not contain all elements.
Contains all elements.
Contains all elements and each is clearly identified for the
reader.
2. Follow MEAL plan for paragraph structure.
Main idea stated clearly.
Evidence sentence(s) presented.
Evidence sentence(s) cited.

5. Analysis (or other critical thinking) presented.
Link to the next paragraph offered.
Does not contain all elements of the MEAL plan.
Contains all elements of the MEAL plan.
Follows the MEAL plan and extends critical analysis.
3. Use appropriate documentation style.
Follows APA format and style.
Incorporates internal citations correctly.
Presents references correctly.
Does not follow two or more elements or has two or more
errors.
Does not follow one element or has one error.
Follows all elements and has no errors.
4. Use appropriate voice and tone.
Uses appropriate tone for the assignment.
Uses concrete language.
Uses signal phrases to separate self from sources.
Does not follow two or more elements.
Follow all but one element.
Follows all elements.
5. Write in genuine third person.
Does not write in genuine third person.
Writes in genuine third person throughout most of the
assignment.
Consistently writes in genuine third person.
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6. 2
Writing Self-Analysis Scoring Guide
Due Date: End of Unit 2.
Percentage of Course Grade: 6%.
CRITERIA
NON-PERFORMANCE
BASIC
PROFICIENT
DISTINGUISHED
Accurately evaluate documentation style in writing.
33%
Does not evaluate documentation style in writing.
Evaluates documentation style in writing, but there are one or
more errors.
Accurately evaluates documentation style in writing.
Accurately evaluates documentation style in writing, citing
examples and applicable guidelines.
Accurately evaluate structure of writing.
33%
Does not evaluate structure of writing.
Evaluates structure of writing, but there are one or more errors.
Accurately evaluates structure of writing.
Accurately evaluates structure of writing, citing examples and
applicable guidelines.
Accurately evaluate appropriateness of voice, tone, and point of
view in writing.
34%
Does not evaluate the appropriateness of voice, tone, and point
of view in writing.
Evaluates appropriateness of voice, tone, and point of view in
writing, but there are one or more errors.
Accurately evaluates appropriateness of voice, tone, and point
of view in writing.
Accurately evaluates appropriateness of voice, tone, and point
of view in writing, citing examples and applicable guidelines.