Module 06 Adulthood and Aging

Early Adulthood Transitions and the Social Clock Module 6: Adult and Aging

Social Clock The culturally (society’s) preferred timing of social events such as marriage, parenthood, and retirement The “best” timing for certain life events The timing varies from culture to culture.

Late Adulthood 65 and over Emerging Adulthood… Periods of Adulthood Early Adulthood 20-35 Middle Adulthood 36-64 Late Adulthood 65 and over Emerging Adulthood… Not adolescents but haven’t merged to adults Developmental period between adolescence and adulthood

Physical Changes and Transitions: Middle Adulthood’s Physical Changes Module 6: Adult and Aging

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Menopause Natural timing for menstruation to end Usually occurs between age 45 and 55 No equivalent for males Does not usually lead to depression Experience “Hot Flashes” Decreased estrogen

Physical Changes and Transitions: Later Adulthood’s Physical Changes Module 6: Adult and Aging

Exercise, other ways? 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

Physical Changes and Transitions: Diseases Related to Aging Module 6: Adult and Aging

Alzheimer’s Disease A progressive and irreversible brain disorder characterized by 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: Memory Module 6: Adult and Aging

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.

Cognitive Changes and Transitions: Intelligence Module 6: Adult and Aging

One’s ability to reason speedily and abstractly 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

Age and Verbal/Nonverbal Intelligence

Social Changes and Transitions: Life’s Commitments Module 6: Adult and Aging

Constructed an 8-stage theory of social development Erik Erikson Constructed an 8-stage theory of social development Each stage has its own psychosocial developmental task. The last 4 stages deal with Adolescence through late adulthood.

Most high school and college students aren’t sure of career goals. 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.

An important factor in adult happiness Lasting love includes: 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?

Not necessarily a negative event for couples 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 Module 6: Adult and Aging

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

http://videos.howstuffworks.com/science-channel/7382-aging-video.htm

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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Memory and Aging Play “Aging and Memory” (11:16) Segment #17 from The Mind: Psychology Teaching Modules (2nd edition).

Alzheimer’s & Dementia http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=A7018601-E673-443F-A748- 206F84F5207F&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=DHC Losing the past.

Article with questions… Alzheimer’s Disease Article with questions… Play “Alzheimer’s Disease” (7:06) Module #19 from The Brain: Teaching Modules (2nd edition).

Alzheimer’s Disease Play “Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease” (11:40) Segment #19 from The Mind: Psychology Teaching Modules (2nd edition).

Adulthood Play “Stages of Adult Development” (3:07) Segment #23 from Psychology: The Human Experience. This segment is a good introduction to adulthood and the changes throughout life. http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAss etId=FEB8F1B9-7C73-4833-84C7- 326F35E74F3C&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=DHC Segments 1 and 3

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