Lifestages Chapter 4: Middle Adulthood (19-65)

Question 1

Physical

Answer 1

Menopause:
> gradual ending of menstruation
> large reduction of fertile eggs in ovaries
> increase production of hormones called gonadotropins.
> reduce in sex hormones

Question 2

Intellectual

Answer 2

Can think through problems and make sound judgement using life experiences.

Question 3

Emotional

Answer 3

Intimacy
> self esteem is influenced by lifestyle such as their job or marital status.
> self image is affected by personal appearance and how others see you.
> not being to self centred or defensive and not becoming emotional isolated.

Question 4

Maturity

Answer 4

In middle adulthood individuals experience time pressure that may limit their social activity.
Mature adults may have spilt their time between work, caring for parents, other family commitments and wider social activities.