Middle Adulthood Unit 8 Physical Changes Physical changes

Middle Adulthood Unit 8

Physical Changes Physical changes due to aging include. . ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Gray hair Thin, wrinkled skin Increased fat deposits Bone loss “Shrinking” of height due to vertebral compression Hearing loss Vision changes Astigmatism Nearsightedness shift Glaucoma Cataracts

Physical Changes Physical changes due to aging include. . ◦ Decreased adaptability in organs ◦ Immune changes ◦ Autoimmune attacks Lupus Arthritis

Aging Health Disability Morbidity ◦ Historically = pathenogenic ◦ Modern = chronic disease Reproductive Changes ◦ Climacteric ◦ Menopause ◦ Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

Cognitive Development IQ Scores continue to develop and increase throughout adulthood Types of Intelligence ◦ Fluid Intelligence = Abstract thought, memory, speed of thought, etc. Declines with age ◦ Crystallized Intelligence = Accumulated learning of facts, vocabulary, etc. Increases with age

Cognitive Development Sternberg’s Types of Intelligence ◦ Analytical = problem solving ◦ Creative = artistic, musical, inventive, designing ◦ Practical = street smart, apply knowledge to everyday life

Performance Novice Performance Expert Performance Shift from Novice to Expert requires deliberate practice!

Adult Personality The Big 5 Personality Development

Family Dynamics Marriage Divorce Serial Monogomy The Sandwich Generation Empty Nest Syndrome

Family Dynamics Grandparenthood ◦ Remote: Respectful & distant ◦ Involved: Present & responsive, involved in everyday life ◦ Companionate: Maintain parental rules & discipline patterns while engaging in mutually enjoyed activities

Work Dynamics Motivation ◦ Extrinsic Motivation ◦ Intrinsic Motivation Changes in career due to physical aging Loss of employment Ageism Retirement