Wk 1
PHY
Part I
We began the study of human development by understanding that human development is more than just going from child to adult. Human development continues through the lifespan, hence the term life-span development. Even though we look at human development across the lifespan, there are still hallmarks or stages of human development that are considered distinct, especially in terms of psychosocial and physiological development.
Explain the main stages of human development and describe what you think maybe the important hallmarks of each stage. Remember to utilize your course and relevant outside readings to support your assumptions
Justify your answers with appropriate reasoning and research from your text and course readings.
Part II
The Early Theories of Human Development
Several theories attempt to describe human development.
- Briefly describe the Freud, Erickson, and Piaget theories regarding development. Provide the major similarities and differences between each.
- Explain how these early theories were developed, and why there is a concern related to race, gender, socioeconomic status, and other areas of diversity in how these theories were developed.
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- References
- Arias, E. (2010). United States life tables, 2006. National Vital Statistic Reports, 58(21) download pdf documentDay, J. C. (2000). Population profile of the United States. National population projections OpenSantrock, J. (2009). Life-span development (12th ed.). Boston, MA:McGraw-Hill Learning Solutions.U.S. Census Bureau. (2009). Older Americans month: May 2009 Open
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