The life cycle is a key component in understanding the individual and what impacts that individual as a result of being in the cycle of his or her life.

Write a 500- to 750-word paper exploring the impact of the life cycle. Include the following information:

Describe three of the major concepts in the family or individual life cycle:

• Include how self-determination impacts an individual’s ability to successfully negotiate challenges in each life cycle.
• Include how autonomy impacts an individual’s ability to successfully negotiate challenges in each life cycle.
• Explore how policies and legislation could impact the family or individual during each life cycle.