Movie Analysis Paper

For this assignment, you will view a movie that you have not previously seen or viewed and select one character or one relationship to analyze (preferably representing an age level at which you expect your clientele will come from in your professional career). Your job is to analyze the person’s or dyad’s development using developmental theories and research that has been discussed in this course. Other facts related to development can be included as well. All papers should be in APA format and be 5 pages excluding title and reference page.

Choose from one of the following films for Movie Analysis Paper:

NOTE: If there is a movie that you would like to select that is NOT on the list above, you
may do so as long as you let me know in advance what the name of the movie is you are
selecting and why.

Once you have identified which character you will analyze, fully cover the following topics in your paper:

• Introduction
• Physical Development
• Cognitive Development
• Social Development
• Identity Development
• Implications for Practice
• Personal Reflection on Development

Describe the character. Include general review of physical, cognitive, socioemotional and multicultural information.

Consider the ways in which the character demonstrates “normal” physical development through the use of at least 1 peer-reviewed empirical journal article (and your text). Note any ways in which the character does not fit the expected physical developmental milestones. (Cite these ideas)

Consider the ways in which the character demonstrates “normal” cognitive development through the use of at least 1 peer-reviewed empirical journal article (and your text). Note any ways in which the character does not fit the expected cognitive developmental milestones. (Cite these ideas)

Based on theory and research, consider the ways in which the character demonstrates “normal” social development with the use of at least 1 peer-reviewed empirical journal article (and your text). Note any ways in which the character does not fit the expected social developmental milestones. (Cite these ideas)

Based on theory and research, consider the ways in which the character demonstrates “normal” identity development with the use of at least 1 peer-reviewed empirical journal article (and your text). Note any ways in which the character does not fit the expected identity developmental milestones. (Cite these ideas)

Considering the factors identified in the above sections, how would a professional counselor incorporate the developmental theory and research in their work with this client (character)? Be specific here. What might application of this theory and research look like in the counseling room?

Briefly summarize the paper. Then discuss your overall reaction to the assignment. What did you learn about yourself and lifespan development through this assignment?

Be sure to use the textbook for references and include citations.

Textbook:

Broderick, P. C., & Blewitt, P. (2020). The life span: Human development for helping professionals (5^th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc.