Review your information template of developmental theories and the exemplars above.  Complete the following two tasks below.

Select and apply one theory to your own life.
Be sure to follow the format of theory application: State a key point of the theory and then provide an example from your own life that proves it to be true. Explain how the theory and example are linked.
This is an image of a house with a heart above the chimney.
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Your task is to use search engines to locate a video clip that represents development in later life. Then apply a theory to explain the situation shown in the clip.
As you know, development continues throughout a lifespan, so in this next task, you will investigate later life, which in this course will represent the age of 55 and over.
The clip can cover a range of topics in later life, such as general life satisfaction, aging, and physical or mental changes, activity levels, dementia, retirement, becoming a grandparent, or even death and dying.
Just as was done in the examples above, explain how the video clip relates to one of the theories. Note: Use the same premise for theory application. State a key point of the theory, provide an example from the clip and then explain how the theory and example are linked. Theories 
Psychosocial Theory
According to this theory, individuals pass through the identity vs. role confusion stage. Chris Gardner recognized that fathers have the role of providing for their children. Since he was homeless and jobless, he was unable to provide a good life and be a good father for his son, thus showing evidence of role-confusion. He experienced an identity conflict when he was to became an intern in a stockbroking company and had to learn the new roles of a businessman. He eventually solved this crisis effectively when he was offered a job and could be the father and role model he desired to be for his son.
Seasons of Life
According to this theory, adults form a dream and re-evaluate their life to determine whether they are living out their dream. This theory also claims that people focus on their work life to attain their dream. When Chris was unable to provide for his son, he wasn’t living his dream of being a good dad. Chris then focussed on developing his career. He became an intern and worked hard so that he could eventually realize his dream in terms of having a career and being a good parent.
Hierarchy of Needs
According to this theory, physiological needs are at the foundation of the theory and must be satisfied before an individual can move up the pyramid. There are times when Chris Gardner can barely survive and he has to move to a shelter to provide for his son. This is an extreme hardship, but eventually when those needs are met, Chris is able to focus on other areas of his life and eventually work his way up to self- actualization.
Psychosexual Theory
According to this theory, early experiences in life shape one’s personality. So, although Chris’ actions are not governed by fulfilling his sexual urges as the theory suggests, there is evidence that Chris’s ideas about parenting were shaped by his early experiences. Chris’s father was never around; therefore when he became a parent, he vowed to be a good father. This suggests that his experiences as a child shaped his actions as an adult.
Symbolic Interactionism
According to this theory, people base their actions on meanings they associate with events and others. In this movie, Chris Gardner associated hard work with success. He did not let anything else get in his way or stop him from achieving success. Because of his belief about hard work and perseverance, he was able to experience success.