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GCU Elkinds Theory of Cognitive Development in Adolescence Review

 

Review the theories of Elkind, Erikson, Kohlberg, Marcia, and Piaget in Chapters 16 and 17 of the text.

Pick one of the theories reviewed in Chapters 16 and 17 of the text.

Write a paper of 750-1,000 words, discussing the selected theory and how it relates to your interview. Include the following in your paper:

  • A description of the selected theory (scholarly evidence required)
  • A description of your interviewee (gender, age, ethnicity, etc.) (scholarly evidence not required)
  • How the interviewee’s responses illustrate the selected theory. Support your response with examples. This is where you will integrate your interview and the responses as they relate to your chosen theory. Do not provide a list of the questions and answers. (scholarly evidence required)

Include at least three scholarly references, in addition to the text, in your paper. You must include 4 scholarly sources!

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is required.

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

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I strongly suggest the following format:

  • Title page
  • Introduction with thesis
  • Body paragraph #1 (Describe your chosen theory. Be thorough and be sure to focus on the specifics of the theory that relate to adolescence because that is the focus of this paper)
  • Body paragraph #2 (Describe your interviewee)
  • Body paragraph #3 (Connect your interview and the responses to the chosen theory)
  • Conclusion
  • References page 

Reference:

Martorell, D., Papalia, D. E., & Duskin-Feldman, R. (2014). A child’s world: Infancy through adolescence (13th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.