PSYC 1000 Chapter 10.4: Module 10.4

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 1000
• Professor: Benjamin Giguere

Document Summary

Key ideas in this module: identify the 3 main areas of growth (relationships, new possibilities and personal strengths) identify the physical changes in adulthood (menopause, dementia) identify emotional changes (erik erikson"s theory os psychosocial development) Dr. john gottman"s four horsemen of relationships importance of careers and parenting. In canada, you are considered a legal adult at the age of 18. Adults go through a series of roughly de ne stated base loosely on age. Young adulthood spans 18 years to 40 years. Middle adulthood spans from 40 to 65 years. There are 3 main areas of growth: relationships, new possibilities and personal strengths. In the relationships domain, majority of people felt they have matured in their ability to put effort into building long lasting relationships, to trust others and rely on others for support. People are learning to be themselves with others and invest in relationships in which their authenticity and accepted and encouraged.