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I’m studying for my Social Science class and need an explanation.

Directions:

I am going to assign you a short case scenario that will require you to incorporate three perspectives. This will include your own perspective, the perspective of theorist Erik Erikson, and the perspective of theorist James Marcia.

You are to address A, then B, and then C in this APA formatted paper.

This means you will have an APA cover page, and an APA reference page.

You will use the textbook on your reference page,

as well as TWO other creditable sources for EACH theorist.

This means you will have a total of at least 5 Creditable sources on your reference page. If you do not have 5 creditable references, deductions will occur.

Erik Erikson is a developmental psychologist and psychoanalyst known for his theory of Psychosocial Development. Erikson is addressed throughout this book and his psychoanalytic theory identifies a series of eight stages in which a healthy developing individual should pass through from infancy to late adulthood.

You are to read and research Erik Erikson’s theory of “Eight Stages of Development”. Erickson’s 8 stages begin on page 321, chapter 7, however additional research will be required to ensure a comprehensive understanding of this theory.

James Marcia is a developmental psychologist who expanded on Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development. His research and writings have largely focused on adolescent development. His work was to identify and classify processes that adolescents go through when they experience identity crises.

You are to read and research James Marcia’s theory on the Four Identity Statuses. Marcia’s 4 Identity Statuses are listed on page 326, in chapter 7.However, additional research will be required to ensure a comprehensive understanding of this theory.

If you are not familiar with APA guidelines you may contact the Writing Center on the Dothan campus for direction and guidance.

Instructions: Read the short 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. Due:

CASE SCENARO

“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”.

• You are their case manager. What areas of concern do YOU see for Rolando and his parents?After you state your concerns, back them up by providing examples from the case study that explain why you are concerned. Critically think about the possible ramifications/consequences, or pros and cons associated with your 3 valid concerns? This section requires that you employ critical thinking skills. Connect the dots for me!
• Erikson’s theory: Address the following 4 stages from Erikson’s 8 stages and talk your way through how EACH INDIVIDUAL stage applies to this case. Address Intimacy, then Isolation, followed by Generativity, and lastly Stagnation.
• Marcia’s theory. Address the following 4 stages from Marcia and talk your way through how each stage would or would not apply to Rolando.

You must provide 2 valid statements of concern. (.50 x 2 = 1)

You must provide 2 valid explanations of why you are concerned. (.50 x 2 = 1)

What are the concerns? What are potential outcomes? Discuss with me what you are thinking regarding each stage. Explain your reasoning for each.

Stage SIX:

Are any family members in these stages? Who? How?

(1) Intimacy – 1 point

(2) Isolation – 1 point

Stage SEVEN:

Are any family members in these stages? Who? How?

(3) Generativity -1 point

(4) Stagnation – 1 point

What are the concerns? What are potential outcomes? Discuss with me what you are thinking regarding each stage. Explain your reasoning for each.

• Identity Achievement – 1 point
• Foreclosure – 1 point
• Identity Diffusion – 1 point
• Moratorium – 1 point

How does this stage apply to Rolando? Is he in this stage? Explain.

How does this stage apply to Rolando? Is he in this stage? Explain.

How does this stage apply to Rolando? Is he in this stage? Explain.

How does this stage apply to Rolando? Is he in this stage? Explain.

In this assignment you are to explain how Erikson’s, and Marcia’s theories apply to Rolando, along with your own concerns. You should be able to express your thoughts and statements in a paper that is no less than three pages. If you submit a paper less than three full page’s deductions will occur.

DEDUCTIONS:

APA formatting is required in this assignment. This means all pages are to follow the guidelines of APA. (Title page, reference page, page numbers, body of submission, subtitles, etc. …)

If APA is not formatted deductions will occur.

.50 deduction per 3 grammatical errors. (Contractions are grammatical errors.)

1 – point deduction for every day late.

.50 – point deduction if cover page is not APA

.50 – point deduction if reference page is not APA

You must have 5 creditable APA references with one being the textbook.

Make sure your references are APA formatted in order to earn full credit.

.50- point deduction if subtitles are not used.

.15 deduction if page number missing and mut be positioned APA.

****** I will upload the page with the directions and also the textbook