Child Development Case Study

General appearance
Ms. Nguyen was a 19 years old Asian college student. She had a clean and neat look, was dressed in a pair of black jeans, a blue shirt and trainers. Her hair is dyed red; it was shoulder length. Ms. Nguyen had a set of silver carefully polished rings, and a necklaces with the symbol from the movie Harry Potter. The clients used contact lens, and did not wear any make up. She was thin, but not too skinny; overall, she looked healthy. She seemed happy; however, she looked quite tired with dark circles around her eyes.
Responsivity to testing
The client responded to the tests carefully, in fast pace. She was focused on the tests, was not distracted and did not multitasked.
Client description of mood during testing
Ms. Nguyen

By the time she turned seventeen, Ms. Nguyen’s mother remarried as well, and she continue to live with her mother.
Developmental History
Brief Description of childhood
The client experienced a happy childhood with her family and friends.
Personality development through childhood
Ms. Nguyen became independent throughout her childhood. Since her mother is busy with her work, she would go to school on her own. Thus, she grew up with a strong character and refuse to rely on others. She consistently display her personality as an introvert, and would normally take a long time to become friends with her peers.
Educational History
The client enjoy studying; thus, it was her joy to do her best and stay at the top of her peers. Throughout elementary and junior high, she went to competition and earned prize on academic performance. However, as she reached high school, the client loosen up and did not pay excessive attention to remain at the top. She decided to join clubs and extra-curricular activities, which mostly concerned with volunteering and environmental problems. While she were friendly and became better at interacting with others, she quickly rise to the top positions within her club.
Social and Family History
Employment