Submit a 1-2 page reflection focusing on character development after reading Chapters 1 & 2 of the book, MacDonald, M. P. (2007). All souls: A family story from Southie. National Geographic Books. ISBN: 9780807072134 You can exceed the 2 page minimum requirement if you need to elaborate more on concepts and ideas. Points will not be deducted for exceeding 2 pages.
The journal should reflect on how characters in the autobiography develop through various life stages and respond to adverse events. You need not write an extensive book report on this, but please incorporate concepts and quotes from the main text (The Lifespan) to support ideas related to developmental theory.
Structure your narrative in the journal as follows to receive full credit:
Analyze the content based on developmental theory and share insights
Identify themes highlighting dynamic and nuanced ways characters evolve or mature, as they enter new stages of development across their lifespan
Consider conflicts characters work to resolve that are developmentally normative
State any behaviors deemed atypical. Examples of abnormal functioning in development may include some sort of regression, precocious behavior, or stagnancy in response to a psychosocial stressor or adverse event
Incorporate key concepts related to developmental science, from the Lifespan textbook and your research
Format the narrative by adhering to APA standards and guidelines