SDS150R Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Congruence (Geometry), Regional Municipality Of Waterloo, Life Review

• School: University of Waterloo
• Department: Social Development Studies
• Course: SDS150R
• Professor: Peter Hymmen

Document Summary

Reason(s) for being the most challenging period of life. Worker: starting at the bottom of the ladder. Biological clock starts low and gets higher as one ages. Social clock starts high and decreases with age. Looking at gap of what they thought their life would be like and how things actually turned out. Two periods (neugarten) and key changes during each period. Little difference from middle adulthood other than retirement. Individuals perception of their situation: adequacy of physical health and quality of social relationships. Come to terms with their life, regrets, and missed opportunities. If ego integrity is achieved: come to terms with the past, resolves conflicts and develops wisdom. If ego integrity is not achieved: despair and hopelessness, not enough time to make change before death. Active and deliberate attempt to adjust to loss. Balance between regrets over past mistakes and missed opportunities and satisfaction with how they handled problems.