Question -

1. Choose two (2) stages of adult development (e.g., Early, Middle, or Late Adulthood) and compare and contrast them. Frame your response in terms of specific concepts and theories as opposed to just anecdotal observations.

2. What are some factors that contribute to successful romantic/marital relationships in adulthood? What factors contribute to breakups/divorces?

3. What effects can extended deployments have on military members' romantic relationships/marriages and on their relationships with their minor children?

Personal examples are acceptable if applicable, but give specific examples from the research literature to support your personal observations.

4. Describe Kubler-Ross' stages of grief. Critically explore the strengths and weaknesses of that approach to understanding how people process grief.

5. What stage of development are you in? What developmental tasks have you accomplished and what challenges do you still face? Do you look forward to aging? Why or why not?