G&D: Early Adulthood

Question 1

Ages: Young/Early Adulthood, Middle Adulthood, Late Adulthood

Answer 1

Young/Early Adulthood= 18-40 y/o
Middle Adulthood = 40-65 y/o
Late Adulthood= 65 > y/o

Question 2

Physically

Answer 2

Peak physical form: rxn time, endurance, recovery
Declines from mid 20s > 30s (biological aging)
Changes: immune response & reproductive capacity declines

Question 3

Cognitive (Relativistic thinking & Cognitive- affective complexity)

Answer 3

Relativistic thinking:
- accepting multiple truths, ideas, and opinions
- seeing the grey, black/white
Cognitive- affective complexity:
- awareness of (+)/(-) feelings
- understanding of other’s perceptions/motivations
- accepting of other’s point of views

Question 4

Emotions

Answer 4

Trust, commitment

Decrease on acting on instinct

Question 5

Risk Taking Behavior

Answer 5

Feelings of immortality leading to TBI & SCI injuries

Question 6

Personality Changes

Answer 6

Balance between independence & intimacy through relationships
Strong sense of self > better attainment of intimacy

Question 7

Life Structure point of views (men vs. women)

Answer 7

Men: individualized, career importance
Women: balance of career/relationships/family forming

Question 8

Adaptation to Life (men)

Answer 8

20s- intimacy
30s- career
40s- generative towards others
50s- keepers of meaning (passing knowledge)