DEVELOPMENTAL TASK THEORY Flashcards
physiological maturation and genetic makeup
biology
personal values and goals
psychology
specific culture to which one belongs
sociology
developmental task theory by
Robert J. Havighurst
walk, talk. take solid food
infancy and early childhood (0-5)
control the elimination of body wastes
infancy and early childhood (0-5)
physical skills for ordinary games. wholesome attitude. get along with age-mates
middle childhood (6-12)
mature relations with both sexes. masculine or feminine social role. accepting one’s physique
adolescence (12-18)
selecting a mate. starting a family. bearing children.
early adulthood (19-30)
helping teen become happy and responsible adults. career achievement. being a spouse. aging parents
middle adulthood (30-60)