Section #2 - (10 points possible, 1 page)
2a. Choose TWO of the following non-normative events from the list below that might occur in your life (do not pick events that have happened to
you):
Divorce at age 35
Your house burns down at age 65.
Your child is born severely handicapped.
Your income is reduced in half due to bankruptcy at age 41.
You find out your child is being sexually molested by your spouse.
Your spouse dies at age 55
Your mother in law is diagnosed with Alzheimer's and has to move in with you at age 49.
Your child is diagnosed with leukemia when she/he is 6 years old.
Living through a global pandemic
You are involved in a terrible car accident that prevents you from working at age 41.
You are sent to jail for 5 years for selling drugs.
2b. Discuss how these 2 events you chose would change your life?
You must cite the research on predictable/normative vs. unpredictable/non-normative events, refer to
Examples of the terms - predictable/normative vs. unpredictable/non-normative events