Reflect on Erikson’s theory. Do his stages fit into your life? Do you believe you will go through all the stages? Is his theory useful?
Developmental Psychology
1004-27829
Assignment 1 due 3rd of September 2019
(The assignment can also be found under Files in Canvas, please turn in a printed copy)
In your text book read about Erik Erikson’s developmental theory and determine what psychosocial stage(s) you will fall under today.
- Explain, according to Erik Erikson’s 8-stage psychosocial theory, what issue you should be occupied with in your life right now. Also, explain how you successfully live through the stage you are in according to Erikson, and what happens if you are not successful according to the theory?
- Reflect on Erikson’s theory. Do his stages fit into your life? Do you believe you will go through all the stages? Is his theory useful?
Scoring rubric
Your assignment accounts for maximum 25 points, the two parts of the paper will be weighed equally. The assignment should be around 500 words in length, 1” margins, double-spaced, and size 12font (Times New Roman). A printed copy must be submitted in class (no other submissions allowed – e.g. e-mail, under the door, mailbox, etc.), by the due date. Late assignments will not be accepted two weeks after the deadline. Additionally, there will be a 3-point penalty assessed on all late assignments.
A (23 – 25 points) = Excellent assignment. It’s well-written, with minimal to no spelling/grammar errors. Nearly all of the structural rules (e.g. font, length, spacing, etc.) have been followed. You show a clear understanding of Erik Erikson’s 8-stage theory by pointing out the most relevant factors. In the future parts of your assignment, you have successfully infused your own relevant thoughts.
B (20 – 22 points) = Good assignment. It’s well-written, but has some spelling/grammar errors. Some of the structural rules (e.g. font, length, spacing, etc.) have been followed. You show some understanding of Erik Erikson’s 8-stage theory by pointing out the relevant factors. In the future parts of the assignment, you have infused your own relevant thoughts.
C (17 – 19 points) = Average assignment. The writing is average, and has spelling/grammar errors. Some of the structural rules (e.g. font, length, spacing, etc.) have been followed. You show little understanding of the Erik Erikson’s 8-stage theory by pointing out a few relevant factors. In the future parts of the assignment, you have infused little of your own relevant thoughts.
D (14 -16 points) = Below average assignment. The writing is below average, with numerous spelling/grammar errors. Many of the structural rules (e.g. font, length, spacing, etc.) have not been followed. You show very little understanding of Erik Erikson’s 8-stage theory by not pointing out relevant factors. In the future part of the assignment, you have infused very little of your own relevant thoughts.
F (0 – 13 points) = Unacceptable assignment. The writing is unacceptable, with numerous spelling/grammar errors. Nearly all of the structural rules (e.g. font, length, spacing, etc.) have not been followed. You show no understanding of Erik Erikson’s 8-stage theory by not pointing out relevant factors and conclusions. In the future part of the paper, you have not infused any of your own relevant thoughts.
