This document provides instructions for a theory case paper assignment on child development. Students are asked to select one of three developmental theories (Piaget's cognitive theory, Kohlberg's moral reasoning theory, or Erikson's psychosocial theory) and apply it to conceptualize a 6-year-old child functioning two years ahead of their age. The paper must include an overview of the selected theory, discussion of the child's current and previous developmental stages according to the theory, and agreement or disagreement with the theory supported by research sources. The paper should be 8-10 pages long, cite at least 4 sources, and follow APA style guidelines.

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Theory Case Paper Scenario & Additional Instructions
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SCENARIO:
For this assignment, you are presented with a 6-year old child
who is functioning approximately
two years ahead of their age.
DEVELOPMENTAL MODELS:
1) Piaget’s Cognitive Development Theory
2) Kohlberg’s Development of Moral Reasoning Theory
3) Erikson’s Psychosocial Development Theory
SCENARIO INSTRUCTIONS:
Select one of the major developmental models provided above
through which you will
conceptualize the child described in the Scenario.

2. Your paper should contain the following elements:
• A brief introduction that tells your readers what they should
expect to find in your paper
• An overview of your selected developmental model that
includes:
o The principal theorist generally credited with developing the
theory
o What led the theorist to develop the theory (e.g., why, when,
what, etc.).
o Any significant factors that helped and/or hindered the
theory’s public acceptance
o NOTE: The purpose of this section is to provide background
contextual
information about the theory and its development without
writing a biography of
the theorist.
• Conceptualize the child using the developmental model you
selected from the list above
discussing the following stages of development:
o The stage at which the child is currently
o The most recent stage the child completed (i.e., the preceding
stage)
o The next stage in line for the child
o Note any significant gender-based differences for each of the
stages discussed.
• Do you agree with the selected developmental model? Why?
Why not?
o Discuss your answers to the preceding questions using peer -
reviewed, scholarly

3. articles to support your opinion.
o In other words, use existing, scholarly research to back up
what you say so it is
more than just your opinion.
o It is perfectly acceptable to like or dislike a particular theory,
or aspects thereof,
but it is also very important that you demonstrate critical
analysis of your opinion.
• A conclusion that summarizes your paper and reminds your
readers of what you
discussed without introducing any new elements, concepts,
ideas, or thoughts—it simply
wraps everything up neatly and “puts a bow on top” of your
paper.
• Your paper should also include a properly formatted APA 6
title page, abstract, and
references page IN ADDITION to the required number of body
pages as noted below.
• When writing your paper, you should make sure that you use
at least four (4) external
references, one (1) of which can be your textbook. The
remaining three (3) references
must be scholarly articles available in the Amridge University
Library—nothing from
the general internet, search engines, Wikipedia, or 3rd-party
websites, etc. Also, your

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Theory Case Paper Scenario & Additional Instructions
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paper should adhere to the requirements provided in the course
syllabus in the Theory
Case Paper (QEP Signature Assignment) section (pp. 9 & 10).
For your convenience, the writing instructions from the syllabus
for this assignment are
provided here:
• Length: 8 to 10 pages, double-spaced throughout
• 12-point Times New Roman font
• Required Sources: Cite a minimum of 4 sources
• Formatted (including 1-inch margins), cited, and referenced in
strict adherence to APA
6th guidelines
Research
• Research the theory in as much detail as you can from
professional, peer-reviewed (or
refereed), journal articles that demonstrate a background of

5. knowledge and skills in child
growth and development. Be sure to include properly formatted
APA 6 citations (and the
matching references) as appropriate. Approach this case as if
YOU are in charge of
explaining this developmental theory to those working with and
caring for this child.
• You are expected to include citations and references as
necessary according to APA 6th
standards (see Chapters 6 & 7 in your APA 6 manual for more
guidance)
Theory Case Paper Format –Strict Adherence to APA 6th is
expected. Please refer to the
rubric.
Proofreading - Careful proofreading is necessary to attend to
such problems as punctuation,
spelling and grammar, and use of precise terms.
NOTE: Please keep in mind that these instructions apply to both
Draft 1 and the Final version
of your paper. Draft 1 is NOT a “rough draft” of your Final,
but simply the first attempt to

6. write your paper. Since this is a writing-intensive course, it is
understood that you will
submit, revise, and resubmit your paper with the intention of
refining and improving it as you
go.
To be clear, your Draft 1 submission should be a well -written
and complete paper with a title
page, abstract, 8-10 body pages, and at least 1 references page;
thoroughly proofread, free of
distracting errors in spelling, grammar, syntax, mechanics, etc.,
and demonstrate your best
work.
The grading rubrics for both Draft 1 and the Final version are
located under Modules →
Resources.
Pick an industry/company to focus on for this assignment.
Based upon the given information you can find on the company
and any past issues/breaches the company has gone through,
create Crisis Management Plan
1. Introduction – brief background of company and any issues
the company has had in the past such as data breaches
2. Strategies and Management – business activities, risk
factor activities, reactive risk mitigation strategy, risk
management, financial performance (more or less depending

7. upon company)
3. Risk Analysis – political analysis, environmental analysis
(more or less depending upon company)
4. Crisis Management Plan:
a. Purpose
b. Committee for crisis management planning
c. Crisis types
d. Structure of the Crisis Management Team
e. Responsibility and control
f. Implementation Plan
g. Crisis Management Protocols
h. Crisis Management Plan Priorities
5. Conclusion
References – APA format
Note: No Plagiarism and should be APA format.
Page Count Range should be 20 pages not including:
Title page, Table of Contents and References page
All References are to be in APA format.