Developmental Free Response Question
The following three psychologists have developed a stage theory to explain a
particular type of development. The psychologists are:
Piaget
Erikson
Kohlberg
For each psychologist indicate the following:
 the type of development their theory explains, (3 marks)
 list the stages of each theory (in order) (15 marks)
 the approximate ages or stage in life that the theory applies to. (15 marks)
 for each stage in all theories a one sentence description of that stage (15
marks)
This question will be marked out of 48 – this entitles you to earn 8 bonus points.
You can use the chart or write in sentences – your choice.
Developmental Question
Name: _______________________________________
Piaget’s theory: _____________________________________________
Erikson’s theory: ______________________________________________
Kohlberg’s theory: ____________________________________________
Psychologist
Name of stage
Ages or stage of life Description of
that applies
stage