Paper I - Adulthood

Select one of the three stages of adulthood (early, middle, and late) and compare and contrast the physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional development that occurs. The following subtopics are to be addressed:

Subtopic 1: Explain physical development, special considerations, issues, variability and effects on life planning.

Subtopic 2: Discuss cognitive development

Subtopic 3: Discuss socio-emotional development

Subtopic 4: Discuss familial, cultural, cross-cultural, religious impact in relation to aging

Subtopic 5: Discuss the impact of contemporary society: media, world events, and economy in relation to aging

Subtopic 6: Explain development considerations in preparing for succeeding stages including death and dying

3000 - 4000 words written in first person

Each subtopic should be broken downto address each of Kolb's points labeled:

• Description of Concrete experience
• Reflections
• Generalizations/Principles/Theories
• Testing and Application

Paper II - Psychology of Women

Subtopic 1: Achievement motivation

Subtopic 2: Career choices

Subtopic 3: Competition and confidence

Subtopic 4: Sex roles

Subtopic 5: Male/female differences in problem solving and decision-making

Subtopic 6: Women's life choices

3000 - 4000 words written in first person

Each subtopic should be broken downto address each of Kolb's points labeled:

• Description of Concrete experience
• Reflections
• Generalizations/Principles/Theories
• Testing and Application