In addition to discussions revolving around different generations, in life-span psychology, there are also conversations surrounding different theories of development. Santrock (2017) discusses six theories in his book:
- Psychoanalytic
- Cognitive
- Behavioral and Social
- Ethological
- Egological
- Eclectic Orientation
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