Module 8: Middle Adulthood

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Age Range: 40-65

Can we say “adulting” at its prime? During Middle Adulthood, individuals cruising through this phase are solidified adults as they should have established a sense of interdependency. Meaning they have created a sense of self-reliance and sustainable connections with others, whether personally or professionally. However, there can be some significant shifts that can take place during this phase. For example, physical, cognitive, and psychosocial changes are the most obvious; thus, relationship roles also alter. In this chapter, you will discover how individuals in this phase navigate themselves and the world around them.  

Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:

1. Be familiar with the characteristics of middle adulthood physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development (C.O. #3).
2. Be familiar with the theoretical development stages that take place during middle adulthood (CLO #1).
   
3. Understand how culture plays a role in middle adulthood development (CLO #3).
4. Be familiar with changes in relationship roles during middle adulthood (CLO #3).

To achieve these objectives:

1. Read the Module Introduction 
2. Read Chapter 9 in Developmental Psychology and corresponding resources. (LO 1-4)
3. Complete assignment:
   1. Discussion Forum: Caring for An Aging Parent or Caregiver (LO 4).

Module Resources and Activities