Provide a concise introduction to significant personal characteristics, family dynamics and support structures, and meaningful events or occurrences. This section should be no more than 1 page.
Theoretical Perspectives of Development (Level 1)
Post formal Thought according to Perry (Level 2)
Explain how the process of moving from dualism to relativism portion is applicable to your own thought development. Refer to the portion of your textbook or outside references that address(es) Perry’s theory of intellectual and ethical development in the college years. Focus on the period of adulthood and how you have grown into your current stage of cognitive and moral development. (Approx. One-half page).
Adult Attachment and Relationships (Level 2)
Examine the portion of your textbook or outside references that address(es) the attachment prototypes in peer/romantic tradition. Provide explanations and examples of your own adult attachment challenges and strengths. Also, use the insights from the portion of the textbook or outside references that address(es) research on young adult dyadic relationships to draw conclusions about your partnership selection, elements of intimacy, satisfaction, and stability, as well as communication styles and conflict resolution. (Approx. 1 page).
Career Development Process: Super’s Approach (Chapter 12) (Level 2)
Examine the portion of your textbook or outside references that address(es) Super’s Developmental approach to determine what stage you are currently in and what you anticipate will be important influences in the future for you to move into the next stage or maintain a current stage. (Approx. One-half page).
Identity Development (Level 2)
Examine the portion of your textbook or outside references that address(es) Erikson’s theory related to adulthood. Depending on your age and life experience, identify which stage of Erikson’s psychosocial development you are in, and examine how you managed the crisis period? Are there any notable influences, good or bad, that will help you navigate successfully to the next stage? (Approx. One-half page).
Personality and Temperament (Level 2)
Examine the portion of your textbook or outside references that address(es) the Big 5 personality traits. Provide explanations and examples of your own personality and temperament characteristics in adulthood related to these personality traits. (Approx. One-half page).
Family Life Cycle (Level 2)
Examine the portion of your textbook or outside references that address(es) States of the Family life cycle. Identify the stage, transitions, and tasks that are most relevant to your current life cycle. Provide explanations and examples of your own transitions and tasks that correspond with your current stage.