Erikson Eight Stages of Development

One of the most important theories in psychology is the one proposed by Erik Erikson to describe life-span development in terms of the changes we experience throughout life. Specifically, Erikson believed that each stage of life has a unique challenge to be faced. Those of use who face and resolve the goals and demands of each stage in a positive way end up developing successfully. Your text describes Erikson’s theory throughout Chapter 9

You must listen to this podcast in order to answer this DQ. As you listen, prepare your answers to these questions:    You must listen to this podcast in order to answer this DQ. As you listen, prepare your answers to these questions:

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1. Who is Emily? What is her focus in life?

2. The broadcaster interviewed several kids in the latency stage. What do they have in common?

3. He did not interview any adolescents. What did he use as his source material instead? What were the major lessons learned about this stage?

4. Who is Heather? What are the most important aspects of her life?

5. In your 30s, what becomes important, according to Cindy? What does she want to accomplish?

6. At the end of life, the challenge is between integrity and despair. Which side does John Wayne’s speech represent? What about the quotes from Morgan Freeman?

7. Who is Roy? What is his reaction to reading the obituaries? In what way is faith important to him?

8. How will understanding the stages of development help you in living your own life?

Don’t forget: 200 words! Don’t worry about the text reference this time, since you’re writing about the podcast. The personal experience is covered by the last question.