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explore an area of human lifespan development of your choosing.

The effects of PTSD on cognitive development in middle adulthood.
Option A: Research-based examination of an area of human development, application of developmental theory to a topic, examination of research findings and methods, and application of findings in a professional setting.
The next step is to review the prominent theories associated with the area of development and choose at least one theory to investigate. Major relevant theories include Piaget’s cognitive development, Kohlberg’s or Gilligan’s theory of moral development, Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development, Chomsky’s nativist theory of language development, and so forth. Other theories of development may also be used. For example, you may want to use continuity theory (a theory within psychosocial theory) for a topic on late adulthood.
For your project, you will first describe your topic and include background information. Include information on the theory you are applying. Describe the types of research conducted on the topic (from your research articles) and summarize the findings. Are there any flaws in the research? How does the theory you selected apply to the topic, and how do the research findings support or challenge the theory? How do the findings influence personal behaviors and values? How can you apply the findings in a professional setting?