Psychology

Assignment 1

1. Minute Paper—Write one paragraph each about the most surprising and important thing(s) you learned after reading Chapters 11 & 12 (please indicate page #s).  Tell me exactly what made it surprising about.

· Dealing with divorce Chapter 12 p.g 341

· Sexual activity in Emerging adult Chapter 11 p.g 313

2 Assignment: Life Stories of Middle-Aged Adults

8 points

You must have at least 2 paragraphs.  Do not simply rewrite the numbers and questions with answers or you will lose points.  It must be in narrative form.

Interview a middle-aged adult, using the following questions:

1. Tell me about a high point in your life.

2. Tell me about a low point in your life.

3. Tell me about a turning point in your life.

4. What are some important events that occurred in your childhood, adolescence, and adulthood?

In one paragraph summarize the responses from the interview.

In the second paragraph compare the responses to research in the text and discuss the following questions:

1. Were life experiences generally positive or negative?

2. Was there evidence of a commitment story? If so, describe.

3. When did the turning point occur?

4. Is this consistent with the midlife transition?

5. Based on the answers, would you describe this person as generative? Why or why not?