Project 2
In this project, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following competencies:
Draw connections between research in lifespan development and lived experiences
Analyze theories of lifespan development
Evaluate factors that affect lifespan development
Scenario
For this project, you will be creating a life-span theory exploration paper. Your Module Five Milestone, along with your required reading, has prepared you to complete this project. This project links theory with lived experiences and highlights the various perspectives of human development.
Supporting Materials
The following resources support your work on the project:
Module Five Milestone: Refer to your milestone and milestone feedback before completing your project.
Project Two Template: Use this template, if needed, to help complete your life-span theory exploration paper.
Directions
After reviewing the scenario and the supporting materials, complete your life-span theory exploration paper. Answer each question with a minimum of 3 to 5 sentences. Support your answers with credible sources when appropriate. You must address the rubric criteria listed below:
Identify a theorist, summarize their theory, and explain the aspects of that theory that relate to the biological perspective.
Provide an example of how this biological perspective of life-span development applies to your lived experience.
Identify a theorist, summarize their theory, and explain the aspects of that theory that relate to the psychological perspective.
Provide an example of how this psychological perspective of life-span development applies to your lived experience.
Identify a theorist, summarize their theory, and explain the aspects of that theory that relate to the social perspective.
Provide an example of how this social perspective of life-span development applies to your lived experience.
Describe why analyzing the life span from a combined biological, psychological, and social perspective is important.
What to Submit
To complete this project, you must submit the following:
Life-Span Theory Exploration Paper
Submit your completed Project Two paper. Your paper should be 2 to 3 pages. Sources should be cited according to APA style.