ESSAY: Theories and worldview

THEORIES AND WORLDVIEW ESSAY
MODULE/WEEK ONE

Due Date
Submit this assignment by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week 1.

Purpose
To write an essay in which you compare the foundational features of your worldview with the foundational features of one developmental theory discussed in our course materials.

Background
Every person who has ever lived bases his or her life on a set of basic assumptions. These assumptions form the foundation of his or her worldview. One’s worldview influences his or her work. This is true of everyone. For this paper we will identify worldview assumptions evident in the work of developmental theorists. Using this information, we will identify one theory that is compatible with our own personal worldview and write an essay describing and supporting our evaluation of this theory.
To review, remember that one’s worldview can be identified by answering these five questions:
1. How did it all begin? This is the question of origins.
2. Who am I? This is the question of identity.
3. What is my purpose? This is the question of meaning.
4. Does truth exist? This is the question of morality.
5. Is this all there is? This is the question of destiny.

Tasks
Write a brief* essay addressing the following topics:
1) Identify and explore important assumptions from your worldview by answering the questions listed above (in paragraph form; not a numbered list of questions).
2) Briefly describe key concepts and features of one developmental theory. In your discussion of this theory identify at least two important worldview assumptions described in our course materials.
3) Compare your worldview beliefs with the worldview beliefs evident in the developmental theory you have chosen. In what ways is your worldview compatible with this theorist? In what ways is your worldview different? Provide one or two practical examples to support your statements.

*Your essay must include at least 500, but no more than 800 words. Please edit your work to stay within these parameters.

Requirements
1. Identify your sources! APA guidelines require that a citation be used to identify any/all sources of information that are not considered common knowledge.
2. Do not include direct quotes; instead paraphrase information about your chosen theory. Remember that your source must be identified with a citation even if you rewrite the information in your own words.

ANSWER

My perception of life is that it all originates from a spiritual being who is God. The bible forms the basis for my source of life which is indebted to that being who can take it away at will. As I have gone through life, I have gained the faith to adopt this stand because of my spiritual arguments regarding the origin of life.

I believe I am a unique being who has been given an inherent potential by an inherent being and hence it is up to me to bring this kind of potential out through my actions, dedication to work and the connection to the owner of life. I am also destined to succeed and hence the owner of my own destiny.

My purpose in life is to ensure I live for what I was created for. The inherent ability and strength bestowed upon me are all meant to help humanity in any position that I am given by the same spiritual being (Green & Piel, 2015).  My purpose is also to ensure I live positive and never deter any person who wishes to bring out the ability inherent in him or her.

Yes, truth exists. In my thinking, it is quite immoral to argue against the existence of truth as that will imply that life in itself has no moral value and there is no command that humanity has to refer to. I have always thought that since there is a spiritual command for which I live for, then it is definite that truth does exist.

The said concepts are not all that exists since destiny does not only encompass understanding the origin of life, who a person is, the purpose one lives for or existence of truth. Life is beyond these concepts.

Key Concepts and Features of One Development Theory The selected developmental theory is Erick Erickson’s Psychosocial Theory which analyzed how people develop as well as how they think. His theory is very…