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Adulthood

Adulthood. Psychology, Unit 6. Today’s Objectives. Explain the roles of love, parenting and working in adulthood Describe the cognitive changes that develop in adulthood Explain the changes in personality upon adulthood. Love and Parenting.

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Adulthood

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  1. Adulthood Psychology, Unit 6

  2. Today’s Objectives • Explain the roles of love, parenting and working in adulthood • Describe the cognitive changes that develop in adulthood • Explain the changes in personality upon adulthood

  3. Love and Parenting • 90% of Americans get married, usually to people of similar age, race, religion, education, and background • It is said that “parenthood is the greatest love a person can ever know” • Having a child often causes conflict between parents- more than 50% of marriages end in divorce

  4. Working • Women make 30% less than men in similar positions • Most families are dual career families • Children of dual career families are enrolled in daycares, which have been shown to improve social and even cognitive development

  5. Cognitive Changes • More complex evaluation of problems- understand there isn’t always one correct answer to a problem • Unexercised brains lose previously learned skills

  6. Personality Changes • Psychological health is at its best during this time frame • Some people experience a midlife crisis in which they realize that they have not accomplished all of their goals and they may not be able to do so

  7. Exit Ticket • Explain the roles of love, parenting and working in adulthood • Describe the cognitive changes that develop in adulthood • Explain the changes in personality upon adulthood

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