The Influence Of Shimin On Hong Kong - 1678 Words

Shimin is a 23 year old male from Hong Kong living in the United States, about to begin his new job at General Motors in their research facility. He recently earned his Master’s degree in mathematics. He was a superior student academically throughout both college and high school, and was independent, self-sufficient, and self-motivated. Shimin has had part-time job experience as an introductory-level mathematics instructor at the college from which he received his Master’s degree. However, he did not enjoy this teaching position for a number of reasons. His students complained to the head of the department that he was unapproachable and that they made him feel inadequate. Shimin also did not like this job since he was constantly comparing†¦show more content†¦One of his teachers accounts that he never spoke in class unless asked a direct question. Shimin currently does not have a social life because he does not enjoy the process of getting to know people and is wary with regard to talking about himself and answering questions about himself to new people. In fact, he did not live in the dorms in college but rather lived in an apartment by himself because he rather live on his own than with others. Also, in college he was a member of different clubs and organizations, but never attended the meetings or gatherings in order to avoid social situations during which he would have to interact with others. Shimin also does not trust others, preferring to depend on himself only. This is a theme seen throughout his life, most notably in his academic experience. He rarely met with his advisors when working on his Master’s thesis, did not speak much in class, and was so cautious about interpersonal relationships. Erik Erikson, being a theorist focused on the epigenetic principle, would assert that Shimin’s behaviors are in part due to unfavorable outcomes within the stages of ego development. The epigenetic principle is the theory that h uman development takes place in genetically predetermined stages that unfold sequentially as a person ages. It is crucial for healthy development of the ego and avoidance of neurosis that each of these stages are resolved in a favorable manner. During these stages a crisis, or