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Early and Middle Adulthood - Coggle Diagram
Early and Middle Adulthood
Early Adulthood
Physical
first signs of aging appear
important parts of body reach maximum strength
Cognitive
An adult is expected to make decisions by obtaining various pieces of information, evaluate them,
and then draw a conclusion as shown by information-processing theory
e tendency to
overgeneralize due to limited experiences
Social/Emotional
achievement
career
parenthood
affiliation
institution of marriage
individual's social convoy
Developmental Tasks
getting started in an occupation
selecting a mate
learning to live with marriage partner
starting a family
rearing children
managing a home
taking on civic responsibilities
finding a congenial social group
Middle Adulthood
Physical
reduced libido and attractiveness
body is not functioning as adequately as it once did
Social/Emotional
renewed interest in social life
Cognitive
Developmental Tasks
Achieving adult civic and social responsibility
Assisting teenage children to become responsible and happy adults
Developing adult leisure time activities
Relating one's spouse
Accepting and adjusting to physiological changes
Reaching and maintaining satisfactory performance in one's career
Adjusting to aging parents