Developmental
Psychology
Reflect on the
following case study:
1. What are the risk
factors and the protective factors when it comes to "successful
aging" for Frank? For Ellen?
2. Reflect on how the current situation might impact Frank and
Ellen's coping with the psychosocial crisis of Generativity vs.
Stagnation, and entering the next stage of Integrity vs.
Despair.
Case Study: Frank and Ellen Schaeffer
Frank, age 66, and Ellen, age 64, have declared bankruptcy, and
their home is in foreclosure....