Theory Paper

Select any 2 of the child development theories (e.g., Darwin’s theory, Freud’s theory, Erikson’s theory, Behaviorism theory, Social Learning theory, Piaget’s theory, Vygotsky’s theory, Information processing theory). Your goal in the paper is to select 2, explain each perspective you have selected, compare the different perspectives, explain which you think is best for explaining child development. Also, please make sure: Paper is typed, Double-spaced, Completed in APA format, Includes a cover page, Includes a reference page, Between 3-4 pages in length (not including the cover and reference page)
Introduction: general description of child development theories.

Explain each selected theory in your own words with examples to show your understanding.
Explain why you selected the 2 theories that you selected.
Similarities: explain and give examples of how these theories are similar.
Differences: explain and give examples of how these theories are different.
Rationale for which theory you think is best for explaining child development.

Conclusion: Explain why these child development theories are important to have.