Share as an example of a personal rite of passage between birth and middle childhood Rite of Passage
Follow this outline when composing your paper. An average number of paragraphs are
suggested for each section, though you may find you need more or less to clearly explain your
experience and apply human behavior theories.
o Cover Page (Not included in page count total for your paper)
Includes title, running header, page number, etc… per APA style
o Introduction (1 paragraph)
Purpose of paper with topical overview
o Rite of Passage Experience (1-2 paragraphs)
Briefly summarize the influential experience you’ve chosen to share as an
example of a personal rite of passage between birth and middle childhood
o Biopsychosocial Lens (10-12 paragraphs covering three theories)
Using three different human behavior theories that fall under the biopsychosocial
lens, describe the normative behavior expected based on your stage of
development during this rite of passage experience. Hint: See Quick Guide 4 in
your Roger’s textbook on page 64-65 for reference.
Explain what is theorized as normative for your age at the time of the
experience.
Then compare it to your actual lived experience.
Sample Solution