Compare and contrast four theories of socioemotional development for late adulthood.
Erikson’s theory
Activity theory
Socioemotional selectivity theory
Selective optimization with compensation theory
Which of the four socioemotional development theories best describes the lives of aging older adults? Explain.
Which of the four socioemotional development theories is least effective in describing the lives of aging older adults? Explain.
Journal Reflection 4:
Answer all 3 parts of the question for full credit.
(1) In your own words briefly describe Piaget’s stages of cognitive development and Erikson’s
theory of psychosocial development.
(2) Why do you think it is important for social workers to understand cognitive and
socioemotional development?
(3) Describe one or two scenarios when, as a social worker, it would be helpful to explain these stages of development to caregivers.
