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Child: A Learning Model and a Bi-directional Phenomenon.

Priyvadan C Shastri¹

¹BPS President 1985-1986. Affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, B.Y.L. Nair Hospital and T.N. Medical College (Rtd.), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

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Summary

This reflection details 45 years of experience working with diverse children, enhancing professional skills in child psychology and sociocultural influences. It highlights personal growth as a clinician, teacher, parent, and advocate for children needing special care.

Keywords:

Absence of warmth and aggressiveness Child development and psychology Children's influence on parents Global ability of a child Human socialisation Hyperactive and Erratic children I.Q. scoring patterns Laterality training programme Mammalian parental cycle Motor training Neonatal behaviour Parent-offspring relationship Parental permissiveness

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Area of Science:

Child Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Sociocultural Influences on Behavior

Background:

Extensive 45-year career working with diverse child populations.
Experience spans various settings including child guidance clinics, hospitals, and special education institutions.
Involved work with children facing disabilities, legal conflicts, and socioeconomic challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

To reflect on decades of professional experience with children.
To elucidate the impact of child development and psychology on professional and personal growth.
To underscore the significance of sociocultural factors in human behavior development.

Main Methods:

Qualitative reflection on extensive clinical and teaching experience.
Analysis of work with diverse groups including children with disabilities, those in conflict with the law, and those from various socioeconomic backgrounds.
Integration of insights from academic associations with institutions focused on special work and social science.

Main Results:

Significant enhancement of professional skills in communication, teaching, and clinical practice.
Deepened understanding of general and abnormal psychology through practical application.
Increased personal growth, improving effectiveness as a professional, parent, and individual.
Gained profound insights into sociocultural influences on child behavior and development.

Conclusions:

Long-term engagement with diverse child populations significantly enhances professional expertise and personal development.
Understanding sociocultural contexts is crucial for comprehending child behavior and development.
The experience underscores the interconnectedness of clinical practice, education, and social science in child welfare.