1. Chapter 5: Adulthood and Old Age
Mr. McCormick
Psychology

2. Do-Now: (In Journal)
Discuss Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development:
How many stages are there?
How long do his stages (as a whole) last?
What does each stage have in common?
What stage do you think you are currently in? Why?

3. Adulthood Physical Changes: Cognitive/Social Changes: Physical Peak:
18-30 years old
Cell Production
Appearance
Health
Menopause
Cognitive/Social Changes:
Slower Reaction Time
Mid-Life Depression

4. What are some examples you can think of?
Mid-Life Crisis
What is a
“Mid-Life Crisis?”
What are some examples you can think of?

5. Old Age Attitudes Toward Aging: Changes During Old Age:
Decremental Model of Aging
Ageism
Changes During Old Age:
Appearance
Health
Living Situation
Senile Dementia
Alzheimer’s Disease

6. Ageism How can Ageism affect the way we perceive “getting older?”
What are some examples of
Ageism (against the Elderly) that you have experienced/witnessed?

7. Dying and Death Five Stages of Adjusting to Death (Kübler-Ross):
Denial
Anger
Bargaining
Depression
Acceptance

8. Review What types of changes occur during Adulthood?
Physical
Cognitive
Social
What types of changes occur during Old Age?
What are the Five Stages of Adjusting to Death? To what extent do you agree with this model?

9. Homework Read Chapter 5.2 “Old Age” Complete Section 2 Assessment
Pgs
Complete Section 2 Assessment
Pg. 143
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