dr. mohsen lotfy ahmed developmental psychology 62 adulthood
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Dr. Mohsen Lotfy Ahmed
Development Across the Life Span
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Adulthood
◦Developmental changes continue throughout adulthood
◦Taking on adult responsibilities in work and social relationships
◦Challenges: love & work
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Adulthood Physical development
◦ Growth and strength in early adulthood, then slow process of decline afterwards Speed and endurance Vision and ability to see in weak lighting Hearing and detection of tones Taste – intact until later in life; men tend to lose hearing and taste
earlier than women◦ Decline affected by health and lifestyles
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Adulthood Cognitive development
◦ Continues throughout adulthood; some abilities improve while others decline intelligence peaks in 20s - 24s, declines thereafter Crystallized intelligence improves until 30s; then declines slowly
afterwards Overall, individual rates vary depending on lifestyle and health
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Adulthood Emotional and social development
◦ Many aspects of personality are fairly stable over time. On average, adults become
less anxious and emotional, socially outgoing, and creative People become more dependable, agreeable, and accepting of life’s
hardships Gender differences lessen over time
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Stages of Adult Life Early adulthood
Intimacy versus isolation (17 to 45 years)
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Stages of Adult Life
Middle adulthoodGenerativity versus stagnation (45-65 years)
◦Female sexual ability to reproduce declines ◦Mid-life depression
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Stages of Adult Life Later adulthood
Integrity versus despair (age 65 and onward)◦ many have healthy years after retirement
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