Life Span Development Project #2 – The Person and the Theory

, you will look for a news story on an individual and describe the lifespan developmental stage/age the individual is experiencing. Thinking like a developmentalist, you will apply concepts from the book and describe what may have contributed to this person’s situation.

This assignment is intended to explore various theories and influences regarding human development. You will use research skills and communicate and support your ideas using clear and logical writing.

Perform the following tasks:

1. Complete the reading assignment and the interactive lecture before attempting this assignment.
2. Select a recent news article about a life event of an individual. It can be health-related, accident-related, educational, or even achievement-oriented. It will be one “slice in the lifespan of that person.” For example, you might select a story of someone who has achieved a major goal in life after experiencing a debilitating accident. An example would be Nick Vujici. Or, you could choose the story of an individual who may be suspected of a developmental disorder and who is involved in the tragedy, such as James Holmes. You are encouraged to Google these individuals and read about their stories for ideas for your own selection.
3. Once you’ve selected your individual indicate three major developmentalist assumptions and how they contributed to the person’s situation before, during, and after their life event.
4. In approximately 150-175 words, respond to the items 2 and 3 above.
5. Remember to cite your sources using the APA standards found in the .