Developmental Psychology in Adulthood
Explore the ongoing developmental changes in adulthood, including physical, cognitive, emotional, and social aspects. Learn about the challenges and growth opportunities faced in work, relationships, and personal development. Understand the nuanced journey of aging and maturity, as depicted by Dr. Mohsen Lotfy Ahmed.
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Developmental Psychology Developmental Psychology Adulthood Adulthood 62 62 Dr. Mohsen Lotfy Ahmed
Adulthood Adulthood Developmental Psychology Developmental Psychology Developmental changes continue throughout adulthood Taking on adult responsibilities in work and social relationships Challenges: love & work Developmental changes continue throughout adulthood Taking on adult responsibilities in work and social relationships Challenges: love & work 63 63 Dr. Mohsen Lotfy Ahmed
Adulthood Adulthood Developmental Psychology Developmental Psychology 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 64 64 Dr. Mohsen Lotfy Ahmed
Adulthood Adulthood Developmental Psychology Developmental Psychology 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 Cognitive development 65 65 Dr. Mohsen Lotfy Ahmed
Adulthood Adulthood Developmental Psychology Developmental Psychology 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 Emotional and social development 66 66 Dr. Mohsen Lotfy Ahmed
Adulthood Adulthood Developmental Psychology Developmental Psychology Early adulthood Early adulthood Intimacy versus isolation Intimacy versus isolation (17 to 45 years) 67 67 Dr. Mohsen Lotfy Ahmed
Adulthood Adulthood Developmental Psychology Developmental Psychology Middle adulthood Middle adulthood Generativity versus stagnation (45-65 years) Generativity versus stagnation Female sexual ability to reproduce declines Mid Female sexual ability to reproduce declines Mid- -life depression life depression 68 68 Dr. Mohsen Lotfy Ahmed
Adulthood Adulthood Developmental Psychology Developmental Psychology Later adulthood Later adulthood (age 65 and onward) Integrity versus despair many have healthy years after retirement Integrity versus despair 69 69 Dr. Mohsen Lotfy Ahmed
