Topic: We like to have things in systems and theories. It gives us a framework to work with as we try to understand the world around us in many areas of life. You will find 5 major developmental theories (3 grand theories and 2 newer theories)  After studying these theories, you will discover that they each have a distinct perspective on human development and how experiences and behaviors change over time. Using your assigned reading and presentations, discuss (in 250–400 words) areas of a theory or theories that work within your Christian worldview or the worldview that you hold.

 

The 5 stages are Freud’s Psychosexual stage theory, Erikson’s psychosocial theory,Kohlberg’s moral understanding stage theory, Piaget’s cognitive development stage theory, Bronfenbrenner’s ecological theory