Planning for Growth: How Eriksons Theory Shapes My Life Goal…

Assignment Description

In this assignment, you will apply Erik Eriksons Psychosocial Development Theory to the creation and analysis of a personal bucket list. A bucket list reflects life goals, values, and developmental priorities, making it an effective tool for understanding psychosocial growth across the lifespan. You will analyze how Eriksons stages of development influence life goals and explain how selected bucket list items reflect successful or ongoing resolution of psychosocial crises.

Assignment Requirements

• Length: Two pages (approximately 700 words)
• Structure: Five paragraphs
• Format: APA (7th edition)
• Font: Times New Roman, 12-pt
• Spacing: Double-spaced
• Bucket list items (10) in the last page of your assignment. You will choose the three most important for your essay.
• Citations: At least one scholarly source (textbook or peer-reviewed)
• Topic: Erik Eriksons theory applied to a bucket list

Learning Objectives

• Demonstrate understanding of Eriksons psychosocial stages
• Apply developmental theory to real-life goals
• Reflect on personal growth and life planning
• Practice academic writing in APA format

5 Paragraphs:

Paragraph 1: will be your introduction with your thesis statement in the last sentence of this paragraph. You must develop your thesis statement in this paragraph. Your thesis statement must contain three main ideas. (each idea is your 3 items from your bucket list) (1.5 points)

Paragraph 2: will develop your first main idea. (1.5 points)

Paragraph 3: will develop your second main idea. (1.5 points)

Paragraph 4: will develop your third main idea. (1.5 points)

Paragraph 5: will be about your conclusion (1.5 points)

Paper needs to be in the APA format with APA cover page and APA reference page. Paper needs to be at least two pages long (at least 700 words). Points will be deducted for not addressing the topic, paper not in APA format, paper too long or short and poorly organized paper. (2.5 points)

Zero points will be awarded for any AI related plagiarism or traditional plagiarism.

-one citation is required but I would like a citation for each idea