The research paper asks you to demonstrate your knowledge of two theories and your insight into yourself.

You are to use 1500 words to describe and apply Erikson’s Psychosocial theory and one other developmental theory described in our textbook to one developmental period of your own life.

The second theorist is any theorist noted in our textbook, but can’t be either Freud or Piaget.

You are to use your own life experiences to demonstrate the strengths and weaknesses of each of the two theories, and use the theories to lend new perspective to your experiences.

An excellent paper is a 50/50 balance between developmental experiences and theoretical explanation, but is fully integrated, not divided into a theory section and a life experience section. It introduces some theoretical material that goes beyond what is found in the textbook. It avoids repetition and packs as much content into the words allowed as is reasonable.

Three non-textbook references are required. APA citations and reference page are required.