Adulthood and Aging

Young Adulthood

As you advance into adulthood, you will experience physical, cognitive, social, cultural, and emotional changes. These changes will be unlike those you felt during childhood and adolescence. People in this first part of adulthood, called young adulthood, span the ages of twenty to forty. Take a moment to learn more about young adulthood in this interactivity. Click the player to begin.

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Middle Adulthood

The next phase of adulthood, called middle adulthood, includes more physical and hormonal changes; however, these changes are more gradual. People in this phase of life begin to reassess their choices, and increased responsibilities toward children and parents can cause shifts in lifestyle. This interactivity will examine changes people encounter during middle adulthood. Click the player to begin.

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Late Adulthood

Developmental psychologists consider age sixty-five and beyond late adulthood. Because people are living longer than ever, the interest in studying this developmental age group has risen in recent years. Researchers who focus on studying the elderly are called gerontologists. In this interactivity, you will study the physical, cognitive, and financial changes that occur with late adulthood. Click the player to begin.

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Adulthood and Aging Review

Now that you have learned about young adulthood, middle adulthood, and late adulthood, it is time to review your knowledge. Using the information covered in this topic, please complete this non-graded interactivity. Click the player to get started.