Lifespan Develpment Chart

PSY 102: Directions for CLC Assignment

Lifespan Development Chart

1) In your CLC group, examine the developmental theories of Piaget, Erikson, and Kohlberg. For each developmental stage, explain how the theorist would describe development within that particular stage, if applicable. Provide an example to support your explanation.

2) Use the GCU eLibrary to research a minimum of three peer-reviewed articles (one article for each theorist/theory) that can be used in support of your content. The textbook will not be considered as one of the three required peer-reviewed resources.

3) When your team has completed the chart, answer the questions below the chart using references to support your responses.

4) While GCU style format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using GCU documentation guidelines, which can be found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. It is expected that students use as much of their own words and paraphrasing as possible.

5) This assignment uses a grading rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with expectations for successful completion.

6) Submit the assignment according to the directions provided by the instructor.

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CLC: Lifespan Development Chart

Developmental Stage | Erikson’s Psychosocial Stages | Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development | Kohlberg’s Stages of Moral Development |

Infancy (Birth-18 mths.) | Example: Children develop feelings of trust at this stage as parents attend to the child’s needs both physically and emotionally. For example, when a baby cries, the caregiver provides food, a clean diaper, or comfort such as rocking the baby. Failure to meet a child’s needs at this stage may result in mistrust of others (Feldman, 2010). | The sensorimotor stage of development occurs as children explore...