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Write a 2 page synopsis on ONE of the following topics:Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development.

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Write a 2 page synopsis on ONE of the following topics:

1. Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development

Include a general summary of Piaget’s point of view regarding childhood intelligence and then list his four stages of development, along with a brief explanation of each.

Summarize with a critique of his theory.

2. Erikson’s Theory of Psychosocial Development

Explain Erikson’s suggestion that we face specific psychosocial dilemmas or “crises” at each stage of development and how the resolution of these dilemma can lead to healthy development—or vice versa. Briefly describe each of his 8 stages and a brief critical summary of his theory.

3. Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development

Lawrence Kohlberg expanded on the earlier work of cognitive theorist Jean Piaget to explain the moral development of children, which he believed follows a series of stages.

Kohlberg defined three levels of moral development: pre-conventional, conventional, and post-conventional. Each level has two distinct stages. Describe these levels and stages and critique his approach to explaining moral development.