Homework
An end of semester Term Paper focused on comparative theory and age-related developmental concepts will be accompanied by a literature review and an application to a case study.
o Choose a stage of development that interests you the most. Explain your reasons for choosing this particular stage of development?
o Describe the developmental tasks that apply to this stage of development including an explanation of Erik Erikson's biopsychosocial crisis as applied to what specific age range.
o Compare two other theories that can be applied to explain the central themes of this particular chosen stage of development.
o What may be the strengths that achievement of this particular stage of development may bring?
o What are possible risks/hazards (biopsychosocial) that individuals may be confronted with such that may lead to an unresolved resolution of this stage of development.
o Formulate a case study example (imagined or real but anonymous - e.g. yourself, a family member, a friend) and apply the age-related tasks and an examination of the life course theory to this client's circumstances during the chosen developmental stage.
o Conclusions regarding the student's thoughts on the most effective types of interventions that could be applied to help their client to resolve the psychosocial crisis and move forward to the next specified stage of development.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.