Human Growth and devlopment

HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

Levinson 's Theory of Adult Development differs from Erikson 's Theory of Development in terms of stages of life and the associated s Levinson 's theory is mainly based on adult stages and the related life patterns at this particular time of an individual 's life . Levinson explains that an individual 's current life is influenced by both social and environmental factors that co-exist with the individual in a particular location . Thus , this theory describes that an individual 's social life is composed of a family members and

co-workers at his jobsite . In addition , other environmental factors such as ethnicity economic standing and religious beliefs also shape an individual . The Theory of Adult Development was created from interviewing 40 men and 40 women and he observed that gender also plays a role in determining an individual 's goals and paths through adulthood

On the other hand , Erikson 's Theory of Development is mainly based on the transitions that an individual goes through from childhood to his adult years (Erickson , 1959 . Erickson described that each child passes through a unique stage of development during growth and that the parents largely influence how a child grows up and which principles are instilled in the attitude and personality of a growing child . One major stage included in Erickson 's theory is the nurturing stage , which are characterized by the relationship between the parents and the infant for nourishment and shelter . As a child grows older , the authority stage is...