Moving Toward Adulthood What does it mean to be an adult? One term often used when defining adulthood is maturity. Maturity has several components, including both physical and emotional aspects.

In this lesson, you will learn to: Lesson Objectives In this lesson, you will learn to: Examine the positive effects of relationships with peers, family, and friends on physical and emotional health Identify the developmental tasks of adulthood

Physical and Emotional Maturity Physical Maturity In late adolescence or the early twenties, most people reach physical maturity. However, an adult physique doesn’t mean that you are an adult. To be an adult, you’ll need to develop emotionally.

Physical and Emotional Maturity Characteristics of an emotionally mature person: The ability to give and receive love. The ability to face reality and deal with it. The capacity to relate positively to life experiences and learn from them.

Considering the Entire Life Cycle Erikson’s Stages of Adulthood Erikson’s stages of life illustrate that as a person progresses through life, his or her goals continue to evolve. Young adulthood: 19 to 40 years Middle adulthood: 40 to 65 years Late adulthood: 65 to death

Four Major Aspects of Life Young Adulthood Four Major Aspects of Life Personal independence Occupational choices Intimate relationships Contributions to society

Developing Personal Independence Young Adulthood Developing Personal Independence The desire for independence during adolescence is a part of the quest for self-actualization, which includes developing one’s capabilities to the fullest. When leaving home or beginning to work fulltime, young adults may substitute the emotional support of friends for the support they once received from parents. As they mature, however, they become more self-sufficient.

Making Occupational Choices Young Adulthood Making Occupational Choices As a teen you probably are giving some thought to what you want your life to be like when you are an adult. Part of that thought process may include your ideas about a career or occupation. Your ideas may be influenced by a part-time job, a role model, or the amount of education beyond high school required for a specific career.

Establishing Intimate Relationships Young Adulthood Establishing Intimate Relationships As individuals grow into adulthood, they begin to develop emotional intimacy with other individuals. Some people may have romantic relationships that result in marriage when they are ready for a permanent commitment. Individuals may decide to seek romantic relationships later or not at all. Practicing abstinence until marriage gives a person freedom from sexually transmitted diseases and maintains options for a healthy future.

Contributing to Society Young Adulthood Contributing to Society Another task of young adulthood includes determining where and how a person fits into society. You have probably already developed some of your own political ideas and religious views. Voting in elections and taking part in community projects are ways of contributing to society in a positive and effective manner.

Quick Review Choose the appropriate option. Q. ______ is the state at which the mental and emotional capabilities of an individual are fully developed. Emotional intimacy Physical maturity Self-actualization Emotional maturity

A. 1. emotional maturity Quick Review - Answer Emotional maturity is the state at which the mental and emotional capabilities of an individual are fully developed. Click Next to attempt another question.

Quick Review Choose the appropriate option. Q. Most people reach physical maturity in early adolescence or by their mid-teens. True False

Quick Review - Answer A. False. Most people reach physical maturity in late adolescence or by their early twenties. Click Next to attempt another question.

Q. Which of the following is not a developmental task of adulthood? Quick Review Q. Which of the following is not a developmental task of adulthood? Developing personal independence Making occupational choices Establishing intimate relationships Learning how to comparison shop

A. 4. learning how to comparison shop Quick Review - Answer A. 4. learning how to comparison shop Developmental tasks of adulthood do not include learning how to comparison shop.

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Physical and Emotional Maturity Physical Maturity In late adolescence or the early twenties, most people reach physical maturity. However, an adult physique doesn’t mean that you are an adult. To be an adult, you’ll need to develop emotionally. Physical maturity is the state at which the physical body and all its organs are fully developed.

Physical and Emotional Maturity Characteristics of an emotionally mature person: The ability to give and receive love. The ability to face reality and deal with it. The capacity to relate positively to life experiences and learn from them. Emotional maturity is the state at which the mental and emotional capabilities of an individual are fully developed.

Establishing Intimate Relationships Young Adulthood Establishing Intimate Relationships As individuals grow into adulthood, they begin to develop emotional intimacy with other individuals. Some people may have romantic relationships that result in marriage when they are ready for a permanent commitment. Individuals may decide to seek romantic relationships later or not at all. Practicing abstinence until marriage gives a person freedom from sexually transmitted diseases and maintains options for a healthy future. Emotional intimacy is the ability to experience a caring, loving relationship with another person with whom you can share your innermost feelings.

Quick Review - Answer A. Correct! Emotional maturity is the state at which the mental and emotional capabilities of an individual are fully developed. Click Next to attempt another question.

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Quick Review - Answer A. Correct! Most people reach physical maturity in late adolescence or by their early twenties. Click Next to attempt another question.

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Quick Review - Answer A. Correct! Developmental tasks of adulthood do not include: learning how to comparison shop.

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