Assignment 2: Theoretical Developmental Perspectives

In your reading, you have reviewed several major developmental theories and their stances on basic (and controversial) issues in human development.

Tasks:

In 3 to 5 pages, identify one developmental theory and explain how this perspective regards children and adults as being active contributors to their own development. Include the strengths and limitations of the chosen theoretical perspective.

Discuss the influence of family, physical factors, and cultural dynamics and the role of the community in the physical, emotional, and social development of an individual.

Your document should be written in APA format. Your document should be written in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; and display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.