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Created on: 10-11-15 13:56

Explain physcial development in early adulthood

Reach physical maturity/peak

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Explain social development in early adulthood

Leave home Meet new people Want to find a partner

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Explain intellectual development in early adulthood

Good abstract thinking skills Good at problem solving Develop skills through study/hobbies/work Gain new skills

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Explain emotional development in early adulthood

Emotionally mature Can deal with feelings

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Explain physical development in middle adulthood

Experience hair loss Slower movement Poorer hand eye co-ordination Wrinkles menopause

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Explain intellectual development in middle adulthood

Good abstract thinking skills Good at problem solving Develop skills through study/hobbies/work Gain new skills

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Explain emotional development in middle adulthood

Emotionally mature Can deal with feelings More self aware Responsibilities with families and work can cause emotional stress. Empty nest symdrome (upset low self esteem feeling of worthlessness as children have left home). Mid life crisis

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Explain social development in middle adulthood

More money to spend as children move out May have more time for social activities

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Explain social development in late adulthood

May become socially isolated because of illness or the death of friends or husband/wife May have the chance to meet new people because they no longer work

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Explain physcial development in late adulthood

Heart and lungs don’t function as well Joint/ muscle problems Weaker muscles Grey/white hair Poorer eyesight/heating

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Explain emotional development in late adulthood

May suffer from the death of a loved one may become grandparents and have emotional bond with grandchild

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Explain intellectual development in late adulthood

PEOPLE DO NOT BECOME STUPID BECAUSE THEY ARE OLD!The time is takes the brain to deal with information is longer May develop illness like dementia that affect the brain

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