1. Explain the benefits of living to old age. Describe the emotional and social issues an elderly person may have to come to terms with due to living a long life?
2. In psychology, theories are used to provide a model for understanding human thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Throughout psychology's history, a number of theories have been proposed to explain and predict various aspects of human behavior. For this discussion, compare Erikson's psychosocial theory to Levinson's seasons of life theory. Which theory do you think best explains the changes that take place during middle adulthood? Explain.