Respond to each question in ½ to 1 page, provide original examples. Include the cultural and ethnicity factors discussed by the textbook.
Kail, R.V. & Cavanaugh, J.C. (2014). Essentials of Human development: A Life-Span View. Belmont, CA Wadsworth.
1. Discuss the special conflict that Erikson believed marked young adulthood. Then provide an original example of how an individual could best resolve this conflict.
2. Couple violence is a complex issue. Provide some insight into this topic by discussing some causes of aggressive behaviors and the role that culture plays in violence in relationships.
3. Tom and Katie are a middle-aged couple, and they have decided to get a divorce. They have one daughter, Laurie, who is seven years old. Discuss how the divorce is likely to affect all three members of this family. What would you recommend as a way of easing the negative impact of the divorce?
4. Twenty-five-year-old Claire and her uncle, 50-year-old Dane, are both about to lose their jobs. How will the impact on their lives and sense of self be similar? In what ways will their reactions likely differ? What should Claire and Dane each do to move on with their employment paths?
5. List and give a brief description of each of the Big Five personality traits. Discuss the research conducted by Srivastava and colleagues (2003) regarding the ways in which these traits change over the lifespan.