PSYC 1000 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10.4: Weight Gain

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

Document Summary

Changes most prominent in middle adulthood: weight gain, thinning/greying of hair, decline in sensory abilities such as hearing and sight. Menopause: termination of the menstrual cycle and reproductive ability: occurs at approximately age 50, sexual motivation typically declines for both male and female. Dementia: refers to mild loss, disorientation, poor judgement and decision making: approximately 14% of people over the age of 71 have dementia, 10% involved alzheimer"s. Infancy: trust vs. mistrust, developing a sense of trust and security towards caregivers. Toddlerhood: autonomy vs. shame and doubt, seeking independence and gaining self- sufficiency. Preschool/ early childhood: initiative vs. guilt, active exploration of the environment and taking personal initiative. Childhood: industry vs. inferiority, striving to master tasks and challenges of childhood particularly those faced in school, child begins developing unique interests. Adolescence: identity vs. role confusion, achieving a sense of self and future direction. Young adulthood: intimacy vs. isolation, developing the ability to initiate and maintain intimate relationships.