2. Module 30 Adulthood Chapter 9, Pages 377-389 Essentials of Understanding Psychology- Sixth Edition PSY110 Psychology © Richard Goldman November 6, 2006

3. Early adulthood 18-25 Adulthood – 20-45 Middle Adulthood 45-65  Menopause  Midlife Crisis  Time of transition

4. Change Roles 75% of women work outside the home Outside work in addition to housework

5. Later Years Gerontologist Physical Changes  Gray hair  Wrinkles  Loss of Height  Weight Gain  Vision degeneration  Hearing degeneration  Taste & Smell degeneration  Slower reaction time  IQ decrease

6. Alzheimer's Disease Approximately 24 million people worldwide have dementia of which the majority (~60%) is due to Alzheimer’s

7. Death & Grief Elizabeth Kubler-Ross Denial : The initial stage: "It can't be happening." Denial Anger : "Why ME? It's not fair?!" (either referring to God, oneself, or anybody perceived, rightly or wrongly, as "responsible") Anger Bargaining : "Just let me live to see my son graduate." Bargaining Depression : "I'm so sad, why bother with anything?" Depression Acceptance : "It's going to be OK." Acceptance