Appendix F PSY/210 Version 4 1 Associate Level Material Appendix F For each of three developmental domains: physical, cognitive, and social/personality, identify two major changes or challenges associated with that developmental stage (adolescence, young adulthood, middle adulthood, and late adulthood). Stage of Development Physical Development Cognitive Development Social/Personality Development Adolescence Growth spurts and puberty The formal operational stage and egocentrism. Engaging in risky behavior and role diffusion. Young Adulthood Reaching your physical peak. An incredibly sharp memory and ability to learn. Intimacy vs isolation and the process of individuation. Middle Adulthood Menopause or “menopause”. People become psychologically healthier as they make the transition from young adulthood to middle adulthood. Finding a mate and trying to be a good parent. Late Adulthood Failing senses or body parts. Memory problems and a possible slowing down of brain function. An identity crisis or thoughts that maybe you have not made the best choices in life. .

1. Appendix F
PSY/210 Version 4
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Associate Level Material
Appendix F
For each of three developmental domains: physical, cognitive,
and social/personality, identify two major changes or challenges
associated with that developmental stage (adolescence, young
adulthood, middle adulthood, and late adulthood).
Stage of Development
Physical Development
Cognitive Development
Social/Personality Development
Adolescence
Growth spurts and puberty
The formal operational stage and egocentrism.
Engaging in risky behavior and role diffusion.
Young Adulthood
Reaching your physical peak.
An incredibly sharp memory and ability to learn.
Intimacy vs isolation and the process of individuation.
Middle Adulthood
Menopause or “menopause”.
People become psychologically healthier as they make the
transition from young adulthood to middle adulthood.
Finding a mate and trying to be a good parent.
Late Adulthood
Failing senses or body parts.
Memory problems and a possible slowing down of brain
function.
An identity crisis or thoughts that maybe you have not made the
best choices in life.