Non-Normative Event
Non-normative influences are unpredictable
and not tied to a certain developmental time in a person’s development or to
a historical period.
They are the unique experiences of an individual, whether
biological or environmental, that shape the development process.
These could include milestones like earning a master’s
degree or getting a certain job offer or other events like going through a divorce
or coping with the death of a child. Other
Examples: Winning the lottery,
becoming pregnant exceptionally early in life. Losing a parent at the age of 2
or 4 years old.
Essay
(1) Write about any non-normative life events you or
someone close to you has experienced.
(2) What happened?
(3) How did you (or your friend) react?
(4) What visible effect has the event had on your behavior
since it occurred?
(5) Why do you think it has affected your development
in this way?
(6) Can you imagine what your personality and life might
be like had you not had this particular experience?
(7) If you are considering someone else as the focus of
this answer, ask if they would be willing to share these thoughts with you,
promising them anonymity for their responses.
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