Social scientists have proposed a number of theories to help explain child development. Three perspectives have been especially influential. Describe the three development theories discussed in the chapter, and the characteristics of these theories.
Social scientists have proposed a number of theories to help explain child development. Three perspectives have been especially influential. Describe the three development theories discussed in the chapter and the characteristics of these theories. Next, which of these theories do you think is the most ideal for child development? What reasons do you have for this judgment?