ESS OF UND PSYC FDOC PRINT COMP
ESS OF UND PSYC FDOC PRINT COMP
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ISBN: 9781264078936
Author: FELDMAN
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 30, Problem 1E
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Introduction: Emerging adulthood, early adulthood, middle adulthood, and late adulthood are the different stages of adulthood. The period that starts in the late teenage years to mid-20s is called emerging adulthood. The early adulthood mainly starts in the age of 20 and lasts till the age of 40 to 45. The middle adulthood starts and continues till the age of 65. Late adulthood is the final stage of adulthood. During adulthood, many physical changes occur in men and women.

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Correct answer: Person R recently turned 40 and surveyed his goals and accomplishments to date. Although he has accomplished a lot, he realized that many of his goals will not be met in his lifetime. This stage is called a midlife transition.

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People experience a midlife transition in the middle adulthood. People start to question about their lives when they enter the midlife transition period. In this period, a person thinks more and leads to inquire about his past accomplishments. The midlife transition may sometimes lead to midlife crisis.

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