PSYA01H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: Ad Hominem, Reduced Properties, Cerebral Cortex
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Emerging adults: moving from adolescence to adulthood: not quite clear, typical social situations: moving out, cohabitating with a romantic partner, full-time work, becoming financially responsible, 3 main areas of personal growth: Alzheimer"s disease: a neurodegenerative and terminal condition resulting in severe damage of the entire brain: aging and cognitive change. Crystallized intelligence remains largely intact into old age. Older adults under-utilize neural resources (can be combatted by helping them learn effective strategies for making better use of their cognitive resources) Elderly might perform better than in lab exams as they might be able to use their abilities more skillfully in some other test (ex: chess) Psychosocial development across the lifespan: erikson"s stages of psychosocial development: Developing trust/security toward caregivers: toddlerhood: autonomy vs shame/doubt. Seeking independence and gaining self-sufficiency: preschool/early childhood: initiative vs guilt. Active exploration of environment and taking personal initiative: childhood: industry vs inferiority. Striving to master tasks/challenges of childhood especially those faced in school.
