Purdue University ?Matilda Movie Analysis 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 persons or dyads 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:
The Prince of Tides
Breaking Away
This Boys Life
Antwon Fisher
Hoop Dreams
The Good Mother
Losing Isaiah
Strangers in Good Company
The Trip to Bountiful
Lorenzos Oil
Philadelphia
The Waterdance
The Accidental Tourist
Terms of Endearment
Rudy
The Shawshank Redemption
About Last Night
The Bridges of Madison County
The Four Seasons
Nothing in Common
The Turning Point
The Great Santini
Parenthood
Searching for Bobby Fischer
Everything, Everything
My Life
Shadowlands
Bye, Bye Love
Kramer vs. Kramer
The War of the Roses
Dead Poets Society
Whats Eating Gilbert Grape?
Like Water for Chocolate
Circle of Friends
City Slickers
Steel Magnolias
Ordinary People
A River Runs Through it
Field of Dreams
Fly Away Home
When a Man Loves a Woman
Short Cuts
Apollo 13
The Doctor
Matilda
The Edge of Seventeen
The Kings Speech
Boyz N the Hood
Crazy Rich Asians
Eighth Grade
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 (5th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc.
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