The chapter examines development from adolescence through to late adulthood. The section on adolescence covers the physical, emotional, and cognitive changes that occur during the transition to adulthood. Next, early and middle adulthood is discussed. They are marked by the formation of a family, the establishment and success (or failure) in work, and the gradual progress toward old age. Finally, the chapter shows how old age does not conform to our myths about it. Many elderly people are still quite capable of leading active and happy lives. An examination of the physical, intellectual, and social changes that occur at this time of life show both improvements and declines in various types of functioning.
To further investigate the topics covered in this chapter, you can visit the related websites by visiting the following link:
http://www.mhhe.com/feldmanup6-13links. Prologue: Life Goes On
Section 1: Adolescence: Becoming an Adult
- Physical Development: The Changing Adolescent
- Moral and Cognitive Development: Distinguishing Right from Wrong
- Social Development: Finding Oneself in a Social World
Exploring Diversity: Rites of Passage: Coming of
Age Around the World
Section 2: Early and Middle Adulthood: The Middle Years of Life
- Physical Development: The Peak of Health
- Social Development: Working at Life
- Marriage, Children, and Divorce: Family Ties
Applying Psychology in the 21st Century: The Changing
Institution of Marriage: Is Marriage Declining?
Section 3: The Later Years of Life: Growing Old
- Physical Changes in Late Adulthood: The Aging Body
- Cognitive Changes: Thinking About-and During-Late Adulthood
- The Social World of Late Adulthood: Old but Not Alone
Becoming an Informed Consumer of Psychology: Adjusting
to Death
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