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Human Development: Updated, 7/e
James Vander Zanden, Ohio State University
Thomas Crandell, Broome Community College
Corinne Crandell, Broome Community College
Middle Adulthood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Chapter Outline

Chapter 15 focuses on the middle adulthood years. The major emphasis is on the changes, both physical and cognitive, experienced by middle-aged individuals. The chapter covers three main areas:

1

Physical Changes. Some common changes in vision and hearing during middle adulthood are presented. Female mid-life change, including menopause, and male mid-life change are examined in detail.

2

Health Changes. The sexuality and overall health of middle-aged individuals are discussed, with special attention to why many individuals resist changing unhealthy habits. Risks that begin to surface at this time are also examined, including cancer and cardiovascular problems.

3

Cognitive Functioning. Cognitive abilities are presented that only seem to appear during middle adulthood. These abilities include dialectical thinking and moral commitment.








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