Determining the stance that the theorists would take on key issues related to developmental psychology. Examples of relevant issues include, but are not limited to heredity versus environment, active versus passive learning, critical versus sensitive periods, and continuous versus discontinuous change.
For each issue addressed, consider the following:
- Relevant information about the key issue.
- Indicate which issue is being addressed.
- Indicate the position the theorist would take on the issue.
- Explain why the theorist would maintain that stance.
- Address any issue the theorist did not address and why.