Carter & McGoldrick

Question 1

What are the developmental tasks?

Answer 1

1. INDIVIDUATION: Forming an identity separate from that of their family of origin.
2. INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS: developing intimate relationships with peers outside the family to acquire the social and emotional support they need.
3. COMMITMENT: making their first tentative commitment to a career or workplace goal.

Question 2

Who plays an important role in the development of the adult at this stage?

Answer 2

The family of origin.

Question 3

What must happen to the relationship between a parent and a child?

Answer 3

The relationship becomes less hierarchical as young adults accept more responsibility.

Question 4

What is difficult for parents when child is going through developmental stage?

Answer 4

It is difficult for parents to let go and let their child take on a lot more responsibility.

Question 5

What does the family life cycle theory emphasize about development?

Answer 5

That development involves adjustment in the family in response to change.

Question 6

What must happen in order for the young adult to move onto the next stage?

Answer 6

In order to move on to the next stage the parent must let go and allow their child to become fully independent.