Middle Adulthood

Question 1

Duringr middle adulthood what changes are made in the sensory ?

Answer 1

Vision declines

Hearing declines

Especially for high pitch

Question 2

In mid adulthood what kind of changes happen in the reproductive system ?

Answer 2

Fertility declines
Menopause
Hot flashes dizziness , headaches

Question 3

In mid adulthood what happens to their health ?

Answer 3

Sleep problems , trouble staying asleep

Osteoporosis -calcium depletion of bones

Estrogen loss for women

Diet and exercise are protect factors

Cardiovascular disease

Lack of physical activity , stress

Question 4

Aspects of midlife that can predict physical and mental health are :

Answer 4

Smoking 
Alcohol
Weight
Education
Marriage 
Personality : thankful, empathy and social , future oriented

Question 5

In mid adulthood what happens cognitively ?

Answer 5

1( Realization that Experiences are important

2) Efficient information processing
3) more flexible and creative
4) processing skills drops
5) speed declines.

Question 6

Explain self -concept in mid adulthood ?

Answer 6

• self development peaks
  -self acceptance
  -identity seems more favourable
• increased autonomy
  Environmental mastery

Question 7

According to jung define midlife crisis

Answer 7

Mid life crisis is

• a time of feel confusion ,
• disappoint at work
• fear of aging/dying

Question 8

According to Ericksons theory explain generative verses stagnation ?

Answer 8

Generativity is the motivation to contribute to well being of future generations example parenting mentorship and tutoring

Stagnant is to stay on one spot and not move forward

Question 9

Lost 8 community and leisure activity involvement ?

Answer 9

Community involvement
Watching tv

Socializing with friends and family 
Going on vacations 
Enhances cognitive and physical functioning
Better physical health 
More likely to avoid burnout