Erikson’s psychological theory of development is a psychoanalytic approach that communicates the eight vital life stages that a normal and healthy developing human should undergo. The theory was promoted by Erik Erikson, an ego psychologist, and argues that psychological development is based on individuals’ social experiences. All the eight stages of Erikson’s psychological theory of

Social work practice covers a broad scope, making it relevant in all communities and contexts across the world. Social workers operate within the micro (focusing on the individual), mezzo (focusing on families and both small and large groups), and macro (focusing on societal issues) levels. Due to its capacity to focus on different levels of

Tell me about growing up I was born in a family of five, three siblings and my parents. I am the last born in our family and I consider myself lucky since I get to learn from my elder brother and sister. My father is White and my mother is black so we are an

A fallacy is a mistake in belief resulting from unsound arguments. Fallacies derive from reasoning that is logically incorrect thus rendering the argument invalid. I chose a blog about parents showing public display affection in front of their kids and the health benefits. The fallacies I found in the blog include hasty generalization, circular motion,

Social work in incarceration institutions, such as prisons and jails, may seem odd and farfetched. The incorporation of the concept of social work in the operation and management of incarceration institutions has existed in America since the early 18th century. In the 1800s, several social workers and social work organizations were heavily involved in the

Secure attachment is the proven tendency of a child to be dependent on the emotional and physical availability of their caregivers. The importance of this attachment cannot be overemphasized as it literally affects every developmental stage in children; overlapping into their adult life. As children begin their interactions with the physical world outside of their

Introduction Social policy in the United States hardly ever meets the needs of the populace. The government is ever reluctant to institute measures that would eradicate poverty, and welfare programs are designed to address the immediate needs of beneficiaries rather than both the long-term and short-term needs. In this paper, the potential role played by

Fear is one of the most rational human reactions in the face of danger. Traditionally, fear causes flight or fight mode activation, essentially an attempt in the preservation of life. Some fears, however, occur not necessarily due to the danger presented by an object rather out of internal fear of the object or situation. Such