INT103 Human Development Across the Lifespan T1-2023WEEK 9.6
Discussion Forum: Generativity vs Stagnation
Purpose
Explain the milestones and stages of human development across the lifespan.
The crisis of generativity vs stagnation lies at the core of mid-life emotional
development.
Drawing upon the medium of personal anecdote, this activity will demonstrate
how this concept manifests within the experience of middle adulthood.
This activity will help you achieve learning outcomes:
LO1: Demonstrate an understanding of biological, sociological and psychological
factors and the influence they have on the human development across the
lifespan.
LO2: Explain the milestones and stages of human development across the
lifespan.
Task
Read the following reflection on generativity vs stagnation, and explain how the
author’s awareness of this developmental stage has aided his own life experience
in 300-350 words.
Post your findings into the forum below by pressing ‘Add New Discussion Topic’
by the end of week 9.
Respond to another student’s post with your own considered and constructive
thoughts in order to complete this task.