Using Erikson’s psychosocial theory / developmental tasks, discuss all of the relevant developmental task(s) the author of your memoir experienced.

Extended family / Significant others (mentors, friends, lovers, etc.) and/or their absence
Socio-cultural circumstances /events such as racism, sexism, poverty, discrimination, language barriers
Community Support/Resources (neighborhood services, governmental aid, etc.) and/or there absence
(approx. 500 words minimum; cite specific pages or scenes).

2. (a) Using Erikson’s psychosocial theory / developmental tasks, discuss all of the relevant developmental task(s) the author of your memoir experienced. Be sure you name and explain each of the relevant tasks (according to Erikson/information in our textbook) and apply the tasks to the author’s life experiences. (Bear in mind that not all of Erikson’s tasks/stages will apply to your specific author.) (b) Discuss any / all cognitive and physical challenges that impacted the author’s development. (approx. 500 words minimum; cite specific pages or scenes).
3. Referencing our textbook, discuss how ANY 3 concepts or terminology that unfold in your selected memoir. Please discuss concepts that you have not already address in the above prompt responses. a) Explain the textbook concept, define it IN YOUR OWN WORDS, and provide an example from your selected book that illustrates the concept or terminology. You must (in parenthesis) cite the pages of your selected memoir which contain the concept or terminology. Otherwise, your submission will not be graded.
*If responding in writing to the prompts feels too overwhelming, students may instead submit a 7 minute video recorded oral presentation that addresses each prompt (instead of submitting a written response).