I am going to give you a case scenario to work with.

First you are to address A, then B, and then C in this APA formatted paper. This means you will have a cover page and a reference page. You will use our textbook on your reference page, as well as any other sources that you gather information from.

You are to read Erick Erikson’s theory on "Development During Young and Middle Adulthood". (10th edition, page 500). You are to read James Marcia’s "Theory on Categories of Identity". (Page 339) You are to state how these theories would apply to Rolando’s situation.

If you quote Erikson and Marcia remember to place quotation marks before and after the quote. If you are not sure about how to quote correctly please review APA documentation guidelines. You can visit the Troy library or there is a wealth of information to be found through computer sources. Google! You can also visit the Troy writing center:

The Writing Center will be open for T1:

Monday – Thursday 1 pm – 5 pm

Friday 8 am – 12 pm

If you do not include an APA cover or a reference page you will be deducted 0.5 point for each.

Make sure you proofread before you submit. 0.5 will be deducted for every 3rd grammatical error.

This assignment is worth 10 points.

Instructions: Read the case scenario below and answer the questions that follow. Your entry will be evaluated for clarity, integration of information from the text and scholarly literature, and for evidence of proofreading. Answer ALL questions.

Rolando is the first born and only son of Luis and Maria and the hope of their family name. Luis has plans for Rolando to go into this new family business and looks forward to the many grandchildren that Rolando will give to the family. Rolando has great respect for his parents, family and tradition and always wants to please everyone. Rolando wants to attend college and is struggling with his identity.

A. What areas of concern do YOU see for Rolando and his parents? ? After you state your concerns, back them up by giving examples from the case study that explains why you are concerned. Connect the dots for me!(2 points)

B. What would Erikson perspective be regarding this whole situation? State supporting evidence from the case study. You must address the following and talk your way through how Erikson’s theory would or would not apply. Address each of the four in this scenario.(Page 500)

Intimacy vs Isolation (2 points)

Generativity vs Stagnation (2 points)

C. What would Marcia’s perspective be? State supporting evidence from the case study. (Page 339) You must address each perspective in Marcia’s categories of Identity.

1. Identity Achievement – 1 point

2. Foreclosure – 1 point

3. Identity Diffusion – 1 point

4. Moratorium – 1 point

You are to explain how Marcia and Erikson’s theories apply to Rolando. You should be able to express your thoughts and statements in a paper that is no less than two pages. If you submit a paper less than two full pages deductions will occur. Remember to include the cover and reference page. Just put yourself in the theorists shoes and explain the connections, or lack there of through each perspective.

.5 deduction per 3 or more grammatical errors.

1 point deduction for every day late.

.5 deduction for no cover page. *Must be APA

.5 deduction for no reference page. *Must be APA
The student’s question was regarding Erikson and the what to address.

My response:

"You must address Intimacy, as well as Isolation, and Generativity, as well as Stagnation. Some students in the past only addressed one or the other.

You are to address all 4!

Th book has to be used is Zastrow, C. & Kirst-Ashman, K. K., (2015). Understanding human behavior and the social environment 10th Ed.). Cengage (ISBN 978-1-305-10191-3)