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.

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.