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IQ 165+ Genius 145-165 Very superior intelligence 115-129 Above Average Intelligence 85-114 Normal or Average Intelligence 65-84 Dullness 50-64 Borderline Deficiency 49 and below Mental Deficiency

Adulthood and Aging

Early Adulthood Transitions and the Social Clock

Social Clock The culturally (society’s) preferred timing of social events such as…? “Best” timing for certain life events Timing varies from culture to culture.

Periods of Adulthood Early: 20-35 Middle: 36-64 Late: 65+ Emerging Adulthood… In modern cultures Teens to mid-twenties Bridging the gap between adolescent dependence and full independence and responsible adulthood.

Middle Adulthood’s Physical Changes

Welcome the outward signs of getting older?... Other cultures Deserve status and respect USA: Cheating the aging process Billion dollar business

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Menopause Natural timing for menstruation to end Ability to reproduce declines Between age 45 and 55 No equivalent for males Does not usually lead to depression Experience “Hot Flashes” Decreased estrogen

Later Adulthood’s Physical Changes

The DECLINE… Sight, smell and hearing = steep decline once we hit 65 years old. Muscle strength Stamina Immune System weakens Slower Neural pathways Remain physically and mentally healthy Exercise, other ways?

Physical Changes: Vision

Physical Changes: Sense of Smell

Physical Changes: Hearing

Physical Changes: Hearing

Diseases Related to Aging

Alzheimer’s Disease Progressive and irreversible brain disorder Gradual deterioration of memory, reasoning, language, and physical functioning 3% of worlds population by age 75 Test to partially determine developing disease?

Senile Dementia The mental disintegration that accompanies alcoholism, tumor, stroke, aging, or Alzheimer's disease

Cognitive Changes and Transitions

Aging and Memory… Recall: tasks that give us no clues to jog our memories. Better in younger adults Recognition: a clue is provided which helps memory.

Fluid Intelligence One’s ability to reason speedily and abstractly Can be used to solve novel logic problems Declines as people get older

Crystallized Intelligence One’s accumulated knowledge and verbal skills Tends to increase with age

Social Changes and Transitions: Life’s Commitments

Intimacy vs. Isolation 20’s – early 40’s Struggle to form close relationships To gain the capacity for intimate love OR they feel socially isolated

Generativity vs. Stagnation Discover a sense of contributing to the world Through family and work OR feel a lack of purpose

Integrity vs. Despair Late 60’s+ Reflecting on life Feel a sense of satisfaction OR a sense of failure

Commitment to Work Most high school and college students aren’t sure of career goals. Happiness seems to be correlated with work that is challenging, provides a sense of accomplishment, and is interesting.

Commitment to Love An important factor in adult happiness Lasting love includes: Intimate self-disclosure Shared emotional and material support Similar interests and values

Commitment to Marriage 90% of the population gets married 50% divorce rate 75% of those who have divorced remarry

Commitment to Children Investment of time, money & emotion Potential disagreement on the division of labor with children; parental roles?

Empty Nest The change married couples go through as a result of their children leaving home Not necessarily a negative event for couples

A Lifetime of Well-Being

Overall Life Satisfaction The elderly are happy and satisfied with life. People tend to mellow with age. Most regrets: what the person didn’t do rather than mistakes they made in life.

Overall Life Satisfaction

Module 6: Adult and Aging Death and Dying Module 6: Adult and Aging

Reactions to Death Reactions to death are different from culture to culture. Attitudes toward death and dying are changing in the United States. --more openness --facing death with dignity; hospice helps

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