You have covered a number of theories in child development this term, as well as how these theories help you to understand the developmental process from birth through adolescence. Piaget, Erikson, Vygotsky, Kohlberg, attachment theory, nature versus nurture, the influence of SES, and cultural implications are some of the major theories and concepts.

For this Assignment, you will write an expository paper. Please address the following four points in the expository paper:

1. Select one developmental stage, such as infancy-ages birth to 2; early childhood-ages 2 to 6; middle childhood-ages 6 to 11; or adolescence-ages 11 to 18.

2. Explain the physical, social, and cognitive changes that occur during that stage of development.

3. Discuss at least one theory that fits best with the stage of development you have selected. Describe the theory and explain how it appropriately fits with your selected developmental stage.

4. Discuss the impact that cultural factors (e.g., race, religion or ethnicity) could have on your selected stage of development.

For example, you might select the stage of infancy, and then describe the physical, social and cognitive changes that are part of infant development. Then select one theory, for example Erikson's Psychosocial Stages of Development, and explain what this theory says about infancy. Finally, you could discuss how culture may affect parenting styles. This is just an example and you are certainly not limited to this idea.

Please use at least two other scholarly peer reviewed references for your Assignment for a total of two references.

Please type your expository paper using 12-point Times New Roman font and double-spacing using Standard American English.