Truth

Changes Within
Shakandra Dunning
PSY 202
Dr. Bill Davis
September 12, 2010

      Sample Outline
What was your family like?
      • Both parents in the home.
      • Middle child of five.
      • Religious
Where are you from?
    • Small town called Americus, GA
    • Southwest Georgia
    • Ten miles away from the former president Jimmy Carter
What did you do with your friends?
    • Friday football games
    • Carmike Cinemas on Saturday
    • Sleepovers
    • Dining at Roman Oven Pizzeria
What were your educational experiences?
    • Principal Honor Roll throughout school years
    • Member of National Honor Roll Society
    • Honor graduate
What jobs have you had in your life?
    • Subway sandwich artist
    • Cashier at Fred’s
    • Shift leader at Quiznos
What are your hobbies?
    • Travel
    • Spend time with kids
    • Enjoying riding
    • Taking walks
Do you have your own family now?
      • Engagement on Christmas
      • 3 children
      • Family vacations

      According to the text, Erikson believed that heredity and the environment have bidirectional influences on development. (Witt & Mossler, 2010, p.56). I can truly say that my life has been under compliance with Erikson’s theory about development. I have learned to cope with things from experience. I have had been in some life changing situations from my childhood until now. I feel that things that I am around influence my perception about certain people and different situations. I feel I am much wiser, patient, and strong because I have been through so much. I know I am predestined for success. As a teenager, I realized what it took to have a family and what it takes to support one. I decided to get my education and do something that interests me.
      I was born in a small town called Americus in Southwest Georgia. Americus is ten minutes away from the hometown of our former President Jimmy Carter. I come from a large family of seven. When I grew up... [continues]

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