Development Through the Lifespan (2 and 3)

Question 1

The transition period from childhood to adulthood, extending from puberty to independence

Answer 1

Adolescence

Question 2

The period of sexual maturation, during which a person usually becomes capable of reproducing

Answer 2

Puberty

Question 3

Our sense of self: according to Eriksen; adolescence’s task is to solidify a sense of self by testing and integrating various roles

Answer 3

Identity

Question 4

The “we” aspect of our self-concept; the part of our answer to “Who am I?” that comes from our group memberships

Answer 4

Social Identity

Question 5

In Eriksen’s theory, the ability to form close, loving relationships; a primary developmental task in young adulthood

Answer 5

Intimacy

Question 6

A period from about age 18 to mid-twenties, when many in western cultures are no longer adolescents but have not yet achieved full independence as adults

Answer 6

Emerging Adulthood

Question 7

The time of natural cessation of menstruation; also refers to the biological changes a woman experiences as her ability to reproduce declines

Answer 7

Menopause

Question 8

Acquired (not lifelong) disorders marked by cognitive deficits, often related to Alzheimer’s, brain injury/disease, or substance abuse

Answer 8

Neurocognitive Disorders

Question 9

A neurocognitive disorder marked by neural plaques, often with onset after age 80, and entailing a progressive decline in memory and other cognitive abilities

Answer 9

Alzheimer’s Disease

Question 10

The culturally preferred timing of social events, such as marriage, parentthood, and retirement

Answer 10

Social Clock