Lists

Question 0

Van Geert argues that the sequence of stages is governed by 3 developmental trends

Answer 0

1. Outward orientation –> inward orientation
2. General categories of understanding –> specific categories of understanding
3. Limited ideas of experience –> inclusive ideas of experience

Question 1

Logan’s key themes

Answer 1

1. Trust
2. Achievement
3. Understanding ourselves/wholeness

Question 2

Kotre’s 5 types of Generativity

Answer 2

1. Agentic
2. Communal
3. Cultural
4. Technical
5. Bio and parental

Question 3

Loevinger’s 6 stages of ego development in adulthood

Answer 3

1. Conformist
2. Conformist-conscientious
3. Conscientious
4. Individualistic
5. Autonomous
6. Integrated

Question 4

At each stage Loevinger identifies 4 areas she considers important to the developmental progression

Answer 4

1. Interpersonal style
2. Cognitive style
3. Character development
4. Conscious preoccupations

Question 5

McAdams’ 7 essential features of life story

Answer 5

1. Narrative tone
2. Theme
3. Image
4. Ideological setting
5. Nuclear episodes
6. Character
7. Ending

Question 6

Whitbourne’s 2 structural components of the life-span construct

Answer 6

1. Scenario

2. Life story

Question 7

Assimilation

Answer 7

Using existing aspects of identity to handle present situations

Question 8

Accommodation

Answer 8

Willingness to let the situation determine what you will do