Think about your own developmental experiences to this point. Which human development theory or theories do you most agree with, and why? Which theory or theories do you find less appealing, and why? Provide several examples from your own development to explain why you selected one theory (or several theories) over the others.
What will be an ideal response?
Answers to this question will vary. To adequately address this question, students must list and describe a theory or several theories to which they relate, as well as a theory or several theories that they find less useful. They should list some of the strengths and limitations, as well as provide several clear examples from their own developmental experiences.
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