Human Growth and Development 2

S04 Human Growth and Development II

Directions: Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English, spelling, and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) double ‐ spaced pages; refer to the “Format Requirementsʺ page located at the beginning of this learning guide for specific format requirements.

Respond to the items below.

Part A

Compare and contrast Erikson’s generativity versus stagnation stage with his ego integrity versus despair stage for middle and late adulthood. What occurrences can affect positive or negative outcomes? Please use information in your text to support your assertions and provide relevant and meaningful examples.

Part B

Please describe the physical and cognitive changes that occur in late adulthood. Consider how some of these changes may lead to decline and eventual death. Please provide how the processes of death and dying can have different outcomes or scenarios depending on choosing different paths using supportive evidence from your text.

Grading Rubric

Please refer to the rubric on the next page for the grading criteria for this assignment.