Paper I - Adulthood
Select one of the three stages of adulthood (early, middle, and late) and compare and contrast the physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional development that occurs. The following subtopics are to be addressed:
Subtopic 1: Explain physical development, special considerations, issues, variability and effects on life planning.
Subtopic 2: Discuss cognitive development
Subtopic 3: Discuss socio-emotional development
Subtopic 4: Discuss familial, cultural, cross-cultural, religious impact in relation to aging
Subtopic 5: Discuss the impact of contemporary society: media, world events, and economy in relation to aging
Subtopic 6: Explain development considerations in preparing for succeeding stages including death and dying
3000 - 4000 words written in first person
Each subtopic should be broken downto address each of Kolb's points labeled:
• Description of Concrete experience
• Reflections
• Generalizations/Principles/Theories
• Testing and Application
Paper II - Psychology of Women
Subtopic 1: Achievement motivation
Subtopic 2: Career choices
Subtopic 3: Competition and confidence
Subtopic 4: Sex roles
Subtopic 5: Male/female differences in problem solving and decision-making
Subtopic 6: Women's life choices
3000 - 4000 words written in first person
Each subtopic should be broken downto address each of Kolb's points labeled:
• Description of Concrete experience
• Reflections
• Generalizations/Principles/Theories
• Testing and Application