Health Sciences 2711A/B Study Guide - Final Guide: Cognitive Development, Threshold Model, Dynamic Equilibrium

• School: Western University
• Department: Health Sciences
• Course: Health Sciences 2711A/B
• Professor: Marie Savundranayagam

Document Summary

Psychological models of development in adulthood focus on the change that occurs in the individuals self understanding, ability to adjust to life challenges, and perspective on the world. 8 stages from birth to death psychosocial theory of development at certain points in life, a person"s biological, psychological and social changes come together to influence our personality. Each stage of development is a crisis influences how people resolve issues they face in a subsequent period in life. Identity achievement vs identity diffusion identity achievement involves having a clear identity and coherent sense of purpose, whereas identity diffusion is a lack of direction, vagueness about purpose, and unclear sense of self. Intimacy vs isolation intimacy involves establishing a mutually satisfying close relationship with another person to whom a lifelong commitment is made. Isolation represents a person who never achiever mutuality with a life partner. Generativity vs stagnation middle aged adults focus on psychosocial issues of procreation, productivity, and creativity.