Assignment Task 1: Questions for Physical & Cognitive Development: Chapter 13:
Q1. According to Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence there are 3 main types. A. What are these types and how would you describe each? B. Which type of intelligence represents the greatest strength for you and what in your opinion is your weakest (pp. 440-442)?
Q2. What is your major? What led to your pursuing college at this time? Are you a traditional or non-traditional student? What challenges and opportunities do you experience as a college student? Did you experience a first year reaction (p. 445)? How so? What is your perception about the biggest reasons students drop out of college and gender differences in college classes? How does this information compare and contrast with material in the text?
Q3. How would you define your physical health (diet, exercise, and stress management)? How could you do better in each of these areas? Compare your answers to material about individuals in early adulthood in your textbook. Take the stress quiz on p. 433 (Table 13-1). How did you do? What's the difference between primary and secondary stress appraisal (p. 431)?
Assignment Task 2: Questions for Social & Personality Development: Chapter 14:
Q1. What is the developmental crisis Erikson discusses as occurring in early adulthood? In what ways has this crisis been active in your early adulthood?
Q2.
A. According to Sternberg's 8 Varieties of Love and Triangular Theory how would you classify the major relationships you've had in early adulthood? B. How important are homogamy, physical attractiveness, and other qualities in looking for a partner? C. Are the factors different for men and women?