Adulthood and Old Age Unit 5 Lesson 6

Objectives Describe physical, sexual, and intellectual changes that occur in adulthood. Compare male and female development in adulthood. Evaluate the various ways in which people handle death and dying.

Warm Up Name three different variables that influence identity formation. Parents, Peers, Gender, Ethnicity, “Crisis Resolution”

Review What are Erikson’s “Psychosocial Crises” Challenges that influence growth of personality across lifespan Examples? What are Marcia’s 4 types of Id Status? Diffusion, Foreclosed, Moratorium, Achieved

Think-Pair-Share How is adulthood similar to adolescence? Time of physical and psychological change

Young Adulthood (20-40) Trying 20’s Age 30 Crisis 18-25 Peak Ages Health Strength, Reflexes Cognitive Sexuality Erikson Intimacy v Isolation Trying 20’s Men v Women Age 30 Crisis Goal Reassessment Daniel Levinson : Adult male dvpt

Middle Adulthood (40-60) Physical Changes Cognitive Changes Social Hair, Skin, Muscle, Sensory Changes Abilities peak and begin gradual (1% yr) decline Menopause Cognitive Changes Reaction time declines Memory (some) Social Parenting Empty-nest Career Erickson Generativity v Stagnation Midlife Transition Crisis? Sheehy: Women in Midlife

Havighurst’s Dvpt Tasks Identify & perform well in occupation Take on adult social & civic responsibilities Relate to one’s partner as a person Find satisfying leisure activities Help teens become responsible and satisfied adults Adjust to physical changes of adulthood Relate to one’s aging parents

Late Adulthood: 65+ Decremental Model of Aging Social Changes Physical Changes Decline muscle/senses Health problems Dementia/Alzheimer's Cognitive Changes IQ Memory Social Changes Retirement Widowhood Social Isolation Erikson Integrity v Despair Ageism AARP, Gray Panthers

Ageism Activity: Myth or Reality? Older people are less productive than young people. Stress is more prevalent among elderly than other age groups. The quality of health care available to older people is generally better than that available to others. Sexual desire and activity in old age gradually declines. People in retirement are generally well off and receiving adequate benefits from the govt. As people move into older ages, it is more likely that men will be left alone. The elderly almost inevitable become senile and slow-witted. As people age they become more rigid and inflexible. On what basis did you respond to the statements? Consequences of discrimination against older people?

“On Death and Dying” Elisabeth Kubler-Ross – Thanatologist Closed vs. Suspected vs. Open Awareness 5 Stages of terminally ill / elderly http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_Z3lmidmrY Denial “This can’t be happening to me.” Anger “Why me?” Bargaining “I promise, I’ll do this if…” Depression “This is hopeless.” Acceptance “I am at peace.” Detachment…makes it easier

Closure & HW Identify the three stages of adulthood and a change that takes place in each. Young – Middle- Late Physical? Cognitive? Social? Adulthood Crossword