Briefly explain Erikson’s approach to personality. Then, choose one stage and fully explain how an individual might get “stuck” in the crisis of that stage. What must an individual master in this stage to become “unstuck” or use the crisis of the stage as an opportunity to reach their potential? Give an example.

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Explain the role of the shadow in Jung’s thinking about the personality. The shadow, and many other of Jung’s archetypes, can be found in pop culture. Think about some of your favorite fantasy or superhero movies and books. What is the best example you can come up with of a movie or book that depicts the hero struggling with his or her shadow? Describe their struggle. How did the hero resolve their struggle with the shadow? Can the shadow ever be beneficial to personality development? Explain your reasoning and find support for your viewpoint in the assigned articles.

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Briefly explain Erikson’s approach to personality. Then, choose one stage and fully explain how an individual might get “stuck” in the crisis of that stage. What must an individual master in this stage to become “unstuck” or use the crisis of the stage as an opportunity to reach their potential? Give an example.
Read an article on emerging adulthood, what do find the most compelling argument for adding this as a stage of development? What would be your best argument against adding this as a new stage of development? If you had the power to make the decision to add it or not, which would you choose?