“Understand and apply the major theories related to the entire lifespan from prenatal development through childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, middle-age, and late adulthood.” As part of your signature assignment due in Week 8, you will be selecting different theories to apply to a global issue. The purpose of this discussion board is to take a deeper dive into these theories. You are encouraged select theories you think you will be using for that assignment.
Select one of the 18 areas of psychology from the theories table found under Course Materials in Week 5. Then select two theories that fall within that area, one that is classic/traditional and one that is contemporary. Note that you can use theories from the table or other ones that apply to that area of psychology.
For example, organizational psychology is an area of psychology listed in your directions for the signature assignment. A classic theory would be Frederick Taylor’s theory on Scientific Management (1909) and a contemporary theory would be Bass’ (1997) Hierarchical Nature of Transformational Leadership.
Once you have selected the 2 psychological theories, respond to the following:
- Discuss the global issue you plan to use for your final signature assignment.
- Share the area of psychology you have selected and why it connects to your global issue.
- Provide 3 important details each of the 2 theories.
- Discuss how the contemporary theory disputes, connects, or expands on the classical theory.
- Discuss how each of these theories can be used to explain the global issue you have selected.