Choose two theories from two areas of developmental psychology to critically discuss whether development is universal or culturally bound including explicit references to empirical research.

Psychological development

Is it universal or culturally bound?

It is often assumed that developmental processes and stages are universal. Choose two theories from two areas of developmental psychology (one theory each from two areas: Social, Cognitive, Emotional, or Physical development) to critically discuss whether development is universal or culturally bound including explicit references to empirical research.