PSYC 100 Lecture 24: PSYC 100 Lecture 24
15 Jun 2018
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PSYC 100 – Lecture 24
Adulthood and Aging
Physical Changes in Adulthood
• Menopause – the termination of the menstrual cycle and reproductive ability in
women, occurring around age 50
• Dementia – refers to mild to severe disruption of mental functioning, memory
loss, disorientation, poor judgment, and decision-making
• A’ a – a degenerative and terminal condition resulting in severe
damage of the entire brain
Psychosocial Development across the Lifespan
• E E’ a v 1963
o 8 stages of psychosocial development across the lifespan
▪ Infancy: trust vs mistrust
• Developing a sense of trust and security toward caregivers
▪ Toddlerhood: autonomy vs shame and doubt
• Seeking independence and gaining self-sufficiency
▪ Preschool/early childhood: initiative vs guilt
• Active exploration of the environment and taking personal
initiative
▪ Childhood: industry vs inferiority
• Striving to master tasks and challenges of childhood,
particularly toward those faced in school; child begins
pursuing unique interests
▪ Adolescence: identity vs role confusion
• Achieving a sense of self and future direction
▪ Young adulthood: intimacy vs isolation
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