Instruction
Read the following scenario and then in either an APA formatted essay or power point presentation address the following questions.
A 67-year old man comes into the ER via ambulance complaining of trouble breathing. All vitals are taken and his oxygen level is low, blood pressure is slightly elevated, and the man seems slightly disoriented. Upon initial interview, the man lives alone, has Type I diabetes, has no family near by and lives off of Social Security. He’s currently receiving all medical treatment through Medicaid. The patient has a history of mental illness and has been seen for depression and an unsuccessful attempted suicide.
Consider what you have learned about human development thus far and explain the following:
*According to Erikson, this man falls in which psychosocial stage? What are some characteristics of an individual in this stage? Which of those characteristics is the man exhibiting?
*What, if any, cognitive changes may be taking place?
*According to Bronfenbrenner who might have the most influence on his future development and quality of life given what we know?
* Take one perspective in psychology and propose “treatment” for dealing with his depression. What resources or interventions may be needed?
*How might this man view the end stages of life? What evidence supports your analysis?