I was wondering if someone could help me with a homework assignment that wants us to identify two major changes or challenges associated with that developmental stage(adolescence, young adulthood, middle adulthood, and late adulthood. For each of three developmental domains: Physical, cognitive, and social/personality.
I can think of many, you place them and describe them:
hormonal related to reproduction
gender identification
development of independence
development of esteem
development of self assurance
cognitive and linguistic ability
ability to problem solve
ability to accept delayed gratification
ability to listen to others
ability to budget ones finances, time
ability to prioritize (and recognize expected value of activities).
development in females of the "nesting syndrome"
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Of course, I can help you with that homework assignment! To identify two major changes or challenges associated with each of the developmental stages (adolescence, young adulthood, middle adulthood, and late adulthood) within the three developmental domains (physical, cognitive, and social/personality), here are the steps you can follow:
1. Understand the developmental stages:
- Adolescence: Typically occurs between the ages of 10 to 19, characterized by rapid physical, cognitive, and social changes.
- Young Adulthood: Typically occurs between the ages of 20 to 40, marked by increased independence, career development, and personal relationships.
- Middle Adulthood: Typically occurs between the ages of 40 to 65, characterized by career consolidation, family responsibilities, and physical changes.
- Late Adulthood: Begins around the age of 65 and is characterized by retirement, declining physical abilities, and potential cognitive changes.
2. Identify the three developmental domains:
- Physical Development: Focuses on the changes and challenges related to the body, growth, and aging.
- Cognitive Development: Focuses on intellectual abilities, thinking processes, problem-solving, and learning.
- Social/Personality Development: Focuses on the changes and challenges related to relationships, emotions, social roles, and personal identity.
3. For each stage and domain, identify two major changes or challenges:
- Adolescence:
- Physical: Puberty, growth spurts, changes in body image.
- Cognitive: Increased abstract thinking, developing decision-making skills.
- Social/Personality: Peer pressure, identity formation, increased independence.
- Young Adulthood:
- Physical: Peak physical performance, reproductive challenges.
- Cognitive: Pursuit of higher education, critical thinking skills.
- Social/Personality: Establishing intimate relationships, finding personal identity.
- Middle Adulthood:
- Physical: Declining physical abilities, menopause or andropause.
- Cognitive: Accommodating to changes in memory and cognitive processing.
- Social/Personality: Balancing work and family, generativity versus stagnation.
- Late Adulthood:
- Physical: Age-related health issues, loss of sensory abilities.
- Cognitive: Potential memory decline, changes in attention and processing speed.
- Social/Personality: Adjusting to retirement, potential social isolation, self-reflection.
These are some general changes and challenges associated with each stage and domain. Remember, the specific changes and challenges individuals face may vary. It's always helpful to refer to relevant research or scholarly sources to support your answers further.