ASSIGNMENT 08 Human Growth and Development II Directions: Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English, spelling, and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) double‐spaced pages; refer to the “Format Requirementsʺ page located at the beginning of this learning guide for specific format requirements. Respond to the items below. Part A Compare and contrast Erikson’s generativity versus stagnation stage with his ego integrity versus despair stage for middle and late adulthood. What occurrences can affect positive or negative outcomes? Please use information in your text to support your assertions and provide relevant and meaningful examples. Part B Please describe the physical and cognitive changes that occur in late adulthood. Consider how some of these changes may lead to decline and eventual death. Please provide how the processes of death and dying can have different outcomes or scenarios depending on choosing different paths using supportive evidence from your text. Grading Rubric Please refer to the rubric on the next page for the grading criteria for this assignment. CATEGORYExemplarySatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryUnacceptable 10 points7 points4 points0 points The student provides a strong introduction clearly identifying the purpose of the paper. The student provides a clear introduction. The student does not provide a strong, clear introduction to the paper. The student does not provide an introduction. 45 points30 points15 points0 points The student provides a thorough description for each objective with a meaningful example of each. The student provides a description for almost all of the objectives with meaningful examples. The student provides a description of some of the examples in a meaningful way. The student does not describe any examples in the paper. 20 points13 points6 points0 points The student provides a thoughtful and relevant conclusion. The student provides a conclusion but the key objectives were not linked together well. The conclusion lacks clarity that demonstrates the student’s understanding of the paper. The paper did not provide a conclusion. 10 points 8 points 5 points 2 points Student does not make any errors in grammar or spelling, especially those that distract the reader from the content. Student makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. Student makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. Student makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. 15 points 12 points 8 points 5 points The paper is written in proper APA and organizational format. All sources used for quotes and facts are credible and cited correctly. Excellent organization, including a variety of thoughtful transitions. The paper is written in proper format with only 1-2 errors. All sourc ...

1. ASSIGNMENT 08
Human Growth and Development II
Directions: Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete
sentences, and be sure to use correct English, spelling, and
grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response
should be four (4) double‐spaced pages; refer to the “Format
Requirementsʺ page located at the beginning of this learning
guide for specific format requirements.
Respond to the items below.
Part A
Compare and contrast Erikson’s generativity versus stagnation
stage with his ego integrity versus despair stage for middle and
late adulthood. What occurrences can affect positive or negative
outcomes? Please use information in your text to support your
assertions and provide relevant and meaningful examples.
Part B
Please describe the physical and cognitive changes that occur in
late adulthood. Consider how some of these changes may lead to
decline and eventual death. Please provide how the processes of
death and dying can have different outcomes or scenarios
depending on choosing different paths using supportive
evidence from your text.
Grading Rubric
Please refer to the rubric on the next page for the grading
criteria for this assignment.
CATEGORYExemplarySatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryUnacceptable
10 points7 points4 points0 points

2. The student provides a
strong introduction clearly
identifying the purpose of
the paper.
The student provides a clear
introduction.
The student does not
provide a strong, clear
introduction to the paper.
The student does not
provide an introduction.
45 points30 points15 points0 points
The student provides a
thorough description for
each objective with a
meaningful example of each.
The student provides a
description for almost all of
the objectives with
meaningful examples.
The student provides a
description of some of the
examples in a meaningful
way.
The student does not
describe any examples in
the paper.
20 points13 points6 points0 points
The student provides a
thoughtful and relevant
conclusion.
The student provides a
conclusion but the key
objectives were not linked
together well.
The conclusion lacks clarity

3. that demonstrates the
student’s understanding of
the paper.
The paper did not provide
a conclusion.
10 points 8 points 5 points 2 points
Student does not make any
errors in grammar or spelling,
especially those that distract
the reader from the content.
Student makes 1-2 errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
Student makes 3-4 errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
Student makes more than
4 errors in grammar or
spelling that distract the
reader from the content.
15 points 12 points 8 points 5 points
The paper is written in
proper APA and
organizational format. All
sources used for quotes and
facts are credible and cited
correctly. Excellent
organization, including a
variety of thoughtful
transitions.
The paper is written in
proper format with only 1-2
errors. All sources used for
quotes and facts are

4. credible, and most are cited
correctly. Adequate
organization includes a
variety of appropriate
transitions.
The paper is written in
proper format with only 3-5
errors. Most sources used
for quotes and facts are
credible and cited correctly.
Essay is poorly organized,
but may include a few
effective transitions.
The paper is not written in
proper format. Many
sources used for quotes
and facts are less than
credible (suspect) and/or
are not cited correctly.
Essay is disorganized and
does not include effective
transitions.
Format - APA
Format, Citations,
Organization,
Transitions (15
Points)
Introduction (10
Points)
Mechanics (10
Points)
Clarity Included all
objectives (45
Points)
Conclusion (20
Points)

5. ASSIGNMENT 04
Human Growth and Development II
Directions: Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete
sentences, and be sure to use correct English, spelling, and
grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response
should be four (4) double‐spaced pages; refer to the “Format
Requirementsʺ page located at the beginning of this learning
guide for specific format requirements.
Respond to the items below.
Part A
Clearly describe the purpose of your assignment by identifying
the groups and the development focus of each.
Part B
1. Discuss how identity of self is developed in middle childhood
and continued in adolescence and early adulthood including
concrete examples of how growth occurs.
2. Explain how interpersonal relationships, including those from
family and school, experience growth from those from
childhood to adolescence to adulthood. Describe a relevant
example of each.
3. Describe how intimacy is apparent in middle childhood and
contrast this with intimacy in the adolescent and the young
adult.
4. Please provide a brief description of the physical and
cognitive changes of early and middle adulthood highlighting
the similarities and delineating the differences.

6. Part C
Describe the purpose of this assignment and integrate what you
learned about these populations and their developments. Please
include how this information has aided you in the understanding
of these topics.
Grading Rubric
Please refer to the rubric on the next page for the grading
criteria for this assignment.
CATEGORYExemplarySatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryUnacceptable
10 points7 points4 points0 points
The student provides a
strong introduction clearly
identifying the purpose of
the paper.
The student provides a clear
introduction.
The student does not
provide a strong, clear
introduction to the paper.
The student does not
provide an introduction.
45 points30 points15 points0 points
The student provides a
thorough description for
each objective with a
meaningful example of each.
The student provides a
description for almost all of
the objectives with
meaningful examples.
The student provides a
description of some of the
examples in a meaningful

7. way.
The student does not
describe any examples in
the paper.
20 points13 points6 points0 points
The student provides a
thoughtful and relevant
conclusion.
The student provides a
conclusion but the key
objectives were not linked
together well.
The conclusion lacks clarity
that demonstrates the
student’s understanding of
the paper.
The paper did not provide
a conclusion.
10 points 8 points 5 points 2 points
Student does not make any
errors in grammar or spelling,
especially those that distract
the reader from the content.
Student makes 1-2 errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
Student makes 3-4 errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
Student makes more than
4 errors in grammar or
spelling that distract the
reader from the content.
15 points 12 points 8 points 5 points

8. The paper is written in
proper APA and
organizational format. All
sources used for quotes and
facts are credible and cited
correctly. Excellent
organization, including a
variety of thoughtful
transitions.
The paper is written in
proper format with only 1-2
errors. All sources used for
quotes and facts are
credible, and most are cited
correctly. Adequate
organization includes a
variety of appropriate
transitions.
The paper is written in
proper format with only 3-5
errors. Most sources used
for quotes and facts are
credible and cited correctly.
Essay is poorly organized,
but may include a few
effective transitions.
The paper is not written in
proper format. Many
sources used for quotes
and facts are less than
credible (suspect) and/or
are not cited correctly.
Essay is disorganized and
does not include effective
transitions.
Format - APA

9. Format, Citations,
Organization,
Transitions (15
Points)
Introduction (10
Points)
Mechanics (10
Points)
Clarity Included all
objectives (45
Points)
Conclusion (20
Points)