Adolescence

1) Erikson proposed 8 life stages.  For each one there is a crisis to be resolved.  For each of the 8 stages, discuss someone you have observed (or a well-known character from fiction) in terms of the crisis and the outcome – positive or negative.

2) How have you used, or how do you expect to use, one specific developmental concept from Piaget’s theory and one from Vygotsky’s theory?

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Adolescence is considered a distinct developmental period. Discuss one issue that may be faced by an adolescent (e.g., bullying, eating disorders, suicidal ideations, depression, substance abuse, etc.). Explore options, and recommend a treatment professional and a setting to address the adolescent’s issue. State why that professional and that setting are the best options. Your main discussion post should consist of approximately 350 words.