Psych

  Biography of Oprah Winfrey

Select a biography to read on which to base your Final Project. Think about leaders, artists, composers, researchers, professors, otherwise influential people, etc. The person you choose should be someone who has had impact (positive or negative) on others and/or society.

 The purpose of this Final Project Assignment is for you to recognize human development and outcomes (e.g., developmental constructs, processes, milestones, and stages) through the lifespan of an influential person. You will describe this person’s development through physical, cognitive, and social-emotional processes at various key periods of his or her development, and how their development is influenced by nature (genetics), nurture (environment), or both. For this Final Project Assignment, you will read a biography about an individual of your choosing. Think about leaders, artists, composers, researchers, professors, and otherwise influential people, etc. The person you choose should be someone who has had an impact (positive or negative) on others and/or society. This Final Project Assignment is a 6- to 8-page paper  

 Explain the person's life from prenatal development through childhood in terms of nature/nurture influences.  Provide an analysis of the role cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development/changes have played in the person's life. Note: You must select two of the three processes to include in your paper.  Include at least one theory that is relevant in describing the individual’s development. 

 For each of the following, explain the development and outcomes of the person's life in terms of the appropriate constructs, processes, and theories of development. Address as many of the relevant ages and stages as possible.  Explain the person's life in terms of nature/nurture influences.  Provide an analysis of the role cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development/changes played in the person's life. Note: You must select two of the three processes to include in your paper.  Include at least one theory that is relevant in describing the individual’s development.  Explain major developmental events, phases, and turning points in the person's life with developmental theories that best explain each. Include a brief description of each developmental theory and use as many as is fitting. You must include at least two theories from this course in your Final Project Assignment.  Explain the impact of diversity* on the person's life (success, lack of success, struggles, challenges, decisions, etc.). *Diversity includes characteristics and factors such as gender, race, ethnicity, culture, socioeconomic status, religion, sexual orientation, and physical ability. 

 Explain major developmental events, phases, and turning points in the person’s life, with developmental theories that best explain each. Include a brief description of each developmental theory and use as many as is fitting. You must include at least two theories from this course in your Final Project Assignment.Explain the impact of diversity* on the person’s life (success, lack of success, struggles, challenges, decisions, etc.).

Diversity characteristics are distinct from adversity, which refers to hardship or misfortune. Use proper APA format, citations, and referencing. 

Oprah Winfrey

https://www.notablebiographies.com/We-Z/Winfrey-Oprah.html

 Berk, L. E. (2018). Development through the lifespan (7th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education. 

6 pages not including the title and reference page