Essay Assignment Answers

Describe a life challenge, behavior, characteristic, or significant event associated with a developmental milestone of one of the life stages of young, middle, or later adulthood that a social worker may assist a client with. 5 points.  2-3 paragraphs

Apply two different approaches/ theories (one from a psychological, sociological, or biological approach and a second one from a different approach than the first) to your selected issue. Describe how each theory explains or helps to understand your selected issue.  10 points. 3-4 paragraphs.

Compare the two theories. Do you think that one theory is more helpful or useful than the other in explaining or assisting with the experience that you selected? Why or why not?  5 points. 2-3 paragraphs.

Discuss a difference that might exist for different population groups (of the same age range as your example) in experiencing this event, such as someone of a different race, ethnicity, gender, or economic status. Do you think that the theories consider differences between these groups? 5 points. 2-3 paragraphs.