In the very broadest sense, inorganic chemicals and compounds are defined by what they are not; they are not organic in nature, such that anything beyond biological, hydrocarbon, and other similar carbon-based chemicals may be considered inorganic.
Family Development Theory. n Family Development theory is an interdisciplinary approach of examining the family. n Involves biological, social, and psychological perspectives of development. Biological. n Biological needs in a family vary depending on the family structure and ages of its members.
Erikson's Stage Theory of Personality Development. Asserts that people evolve through eight stages over the life span and each is marked by a psychosocial crisis by confronting a fundamental question. Development is enhanced when a crisis is solved with a healthier alternative.