Learning Goal 1: Describe personality theories and development in middle adulthood.
My Hero
Learning Goal 1: Describe personality theories and development in middle adulthood.
The purpose of this discussion exercise is to have students think about the generativity aspect of Erikson’s midlife stage. Erikson believes that generativity encompasses adults’ desire to leave a legacy of themselves to the next generation. They can develop generativity in numerous ways with the result being that the adult achieves a kind of immortality.
Instructions for Students: Write about several of your middle-aged “heroes.” Identify adults who have done or are doing something particularly inspiring during this stage of their life. Talk about what they have done that represents their generality. Can you see how this reflects their perspective of experiencing this stage of life? In what ways? What have you learned from these individuals? Do they motivate you to do more with your life, particularly as you get older? (Hint: you can choose someone you do not know personally, such as an athlete, politician, activist, or other well-known individual.)
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Usain Bolt is a world’s record holder in athletics. He has won several medals in a hundred meters races setting up new records and breaking the prevailing ones. He has been named the fastest man in the world in his error. He has also played a big role in making his nation, Jamaica, proud for producing one of the world’s most recognized heroes. He has also utilized his talent abundantly to earn him a lot of income from sports Góme………………………..
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