Definition Of A Normal Adult

“Though the age boundaries are not set in stone, we will consider middle adulthood as the developmental period that begins at approximately 40 to 45 years of age and extends to about 60 to 65 years of age” (Santrock, 2013, p. 485). I interviewed two individuals for this paper. Each person was asked the same fifteen questions (Appendix). I interviewed a male and a female who fell in the midrange of middle adulthood.

Identify the range of physical, social and emotional changes which occur for young people as they move into adult.

young adult is often referred to as the "coming of age," or growing up. The

Being an adult is the number one thing that children want to be: The desire to get older to do things that you want when you want and having no one say otherwise. However, what is an adult? An ambiguous term that really falls into the hands of the individual, where at Sixteen you can drive, eighteen you can vote, and twenty-one you can drink, for those in the USA, all varying ages that individuals could use as indications of adulthood. Robin Heinig wrote and article “What is it about 20- somethings?” where she discusses Arnett’s proposal about a new developmental stage, “Emerging Adulthood”. Jeffrey Jensen Arnett, an American professor in psychology, believes that we aren 't entering adulthood till the later portions of our twenties. For some, this may be true but for the general population including myself I find this hard to believe. Leo Hendry’s article, “How universal is emerging adulthood? An empirical example”, on emerging adulthood gives a deeper understanding to what this generation 's kids are going through. The late teens are a crucial part to the lives of a young adult. It 's the time that we spend trying to identify ourselves, escape the circumstance that we are put into at a younger age, or just had a better family income. Arnett is not wrong, but all other external factors need to be accounted for before we know, or even consider if emerging adulthood is a new developmental stage.

Adults are unique in many ways. Every person is an entity having their own identity, thought process, and way they see things. We all have different morals and

I interviewed “Lessmusclethenkevin”, age 14, on November 7th, 2014. I believe that Lessmusclethenkevin is Young Adult based on my interview. A young adult is a stage of life that Erikson’s theory of Psychosocial Development states a person goes through. Erikson’s theory states that every single person goes through the same 8 stages of life in different ways. So using his theory I interviewed lessmusclethenkevin. I believe that he is in front of his normal stage of development in comparison to his age. The reasons that lead me to this conclusion are that he showed remarkable maturity, incredible intelligence, and little interest in what the other Adolescents are doing. If my hypothesis is correct, this would mean his maturity/stage of development

As human beings age, according to Erik Erikson, they go through developmental stages that help to create and transform their personalities. If needs are met and the ego is gratified, then the individual is able to move on to the next challenge. Onward they march in life and in stage until they find the end level: integrity versus despair. This has been categorized as adults 65 years and older by Erikson. Here, people are to reminisce and judge their lives in terms of merit or disappointment. Erikson himself had a lot to comb through in his later years.

From adolescence to late adulthood, our lives change drastically. Our goals, achievements and conceptions of life differentiate as we mature. As we grow older, we no longer concern ourselves with self-identity or the opinions of others, but instead we focus on our accomplishments and evaluate our life (if we lived a meaningful life). From adolescence to late adulthood, we experience different developmental tasks at a particular place in our life span.

Last, the stage of adult-hood is a rather fixed idea on worldview, yet still influential. For instance, a young adult is more open to new knowledge than older adults. Specifically, older adults fill their knowledge systems with information that backs their worldview and discard of information that does not. As an example, and adult who watches FOX news because they agree with the stories presented, yet turns the TV off when CNN is on because they do not like CNN, is further adding to the truths of their worldview and rejecting others. Although, most adult’s worldview is established at this stage, it can alter due to factors such as: changes worldview’s of their peers or experiencing a life changing event.

There are five key features that characterize emerging adulthood. The first s identity exploration. The second is “Instability.” For many the instability is a result of residential changes such as living in a dorm. There is also instability in friendships, romantic relationships, academia, and work. Emerging adults have few obligations, responsibilities, and commitments. Because they have so much autonomy in controlling their own lives the third key feature is “Self-Focused.” One of the most difficult

What is considered normal? Everyone today yearns to be considered normal, but what exactly are they striving for? Found in the dictionary, the definition of normal is: an adjective; usual; conforming to the usual standard, type, or custom. But, how can anything be considered normal if no two people are exactly the same?         Norms form a society. They are the standards by which people live by. Growing up in Rhode Island, my experience has been with the American contemporary society. Our society has to put labels on everything and everyone in order to function. There are different norms for the way we look and act. Our society has set an extremely high standard of normality with appearance. People believe that the norm for appearance,

What does it mean to be an adult? Does accountability make a person an adult? Does learning and improving on past experiences make someone an adult? Will caring for one’s self make somebody an adult? These are all small pieces to the puzzle but there is more to an adult then being a self-reliant, hardworking individual that pays their bills on time. In my opinion, you can be sixteen years old and be classified as an adult or twenty eight years old and not be an adult. Being an adult means that you are responsible, mature, and independent.

In conclusion adulthood is a time where major emotional upheavel takes place. During early adulthood you must learn to deal with the demands of work, relationships and family. During middle adulthood you have to have adapt to change in roles and unwanted changes. Social-

There are four definitions of the term adult: biological, legal, social, and psychological. The biological definition of an adult is the age in which people can reproduce. The legal definition of an adult is when a person is able to vote, get a driver’s license, marry without consent, etc. The social definition of an adult is the age at which people start performing adult roles in society, such as a full time worker, spouse, parent, or voting citizen. The psychological definition, the most obscure definition, is when a person arrives at a self-concept and become responsible for their life (Knowles, Holton & Swanson, 2012). The ages in which one could be considered an adult is very broad with these definitions; however, every soldier meets at least three of the four definitions.

Still everyone perceives the world and every thought. in it through their own consciousness. For me being an adult is a compilation of various features and components and is more or less a personal achievement..There is .no exact pattern of .becoming an adult as every single person has their own way of improvement. But you always have to make that first.step that draws the beginning of your self-improving. There are a number of abilities I believe you.have to accomplish in order to even begin to get closer to being an adult”.”The ability of making reasonable decisions for yourself and.people around you, being able to take.responsibility for your actions, able to make the most of what you have and try to improve yourself in any possible way. Becoming an adult is a journey.everyone should make at a certain moment in.order to become the most they can be, to grow as an individual – mentaly and spiritually. Many people find it rather difficult and they