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Developmental Psychology Dr. Mohsen Lotfy Ahmed Adulthood 62 Developmental Psychology Adulthood ◦ Developmental changes continue throughout adulthood ◦ Taking on adult responsibilities in work and social relationships ◦ Challenges: love & work Dr. Mohsen Lotfy Ahmed 63 Developmental Psychology Adulthood Physical development ◦ Growth and strength in early adulthood, then slow process of decline afterwards Speed and endurance Vision and ability to see in weak lighting Hearing and detection of tones Taste – intact until later in life; men tend to lose hearing and taste earlier than women ◦ Decline affected by health and lifestyles Dr. Mohsen Lotfy Ahmed 64 Developmental Psychology Adulthood Cognitive development ◦ Continues throughout adulthood; some abilities improve while others decline intelligence peaks in 20s - 24s, declines thereafter Crystallized intelligence improves until 30s; then declines slowly afterwards Overall, individual rates vary depending on lifestyle and health Dr. Mohsen Lotfy Ahmed 65 Developmental Psychology Adulthood Emotional and social development ◦ Many aspects of personality are fairly stable over time. On average, adults become less anxious and emotional, socially outgoing, and creative People become more dependable, agreeable, and accepting of life’s hardships Gender differences lessen over time Dr. Mohsen Lotfy Ahmed 66 Adulthood Developmental Psychology Early adulthood Intimacy versus isolation (17 to 45 years) Dr. Mohsen Lotfy Ahmed 67 Adulthood Developmental Psychology Middle adulthood Generativity versus stagnation (45-65 years) ◦ Female sexual ability to reproduce declines ◦ Mid-life depression Dr. Mohsen Lotfy Ahmed 68 Adulthood Developmental Psychology Later adulthood Integrity versus despair (age 65 and onward) ◦ many have healthy years after retirement Dr. Mohsen Lotfy Ahmed 69
