Middle Adulthood Flashcards
1
Q
What ages is middle adulthood in?
A
46-65
2
Q
What happens to physical development?
A
- Ageing process begins to take effect on body
- Physical capabilities begin to decline
- Menopause
- Hormonal changes for both men and women
- Weight increase
3
Q
What physical changes happen?
A
- Skin loses elasticity
- Wrinkles appear more obvious
- Muscle tone slackens
- Senses become less precise
- The 5 senses worsen
4
Q
What is the menopause?
A
The natural permanent stopping of menstruation (periods) usually between the ages of 45-55.
5
Q
What is a mid-life crisis?
A
A dramatic period of self-doubt caused by the passing of youth.
6
Q
What happens to intellectual development?
A
- Memory still generally good
- Short term memory not so quick
- New learning can still occur
- Decisions in life often based on wisdom
- Due to the ageing process, a persons memory may not be quite as quick as it used to be
7
Q
What happens to emotional development?
A
- Mid-life crisis occurs
- Development of uncertainty
- Security in identity for many
- Love of grandchildren and pleasure from spending time with them
- Independence again for many as their children become mature and leave home
- Loss of own parents and friends
- Realisation of no longer being young
- Growing awareness of own mortality
8
Q
What happens to social development?
A
- Social life less intense
- Social life often involves less physical activity
- Wider social life if early retired
- Try new activities and meet new people
- If children have grown up and left home then parents have less responsibilities and more money.
- Some may have to financially support uni children
