Daniel Levinson

Question 1

What is the early adult transition stage?

Answer 1

• Leave behind adolescence to prepare an adult life structure.
• Changes in the attachment between adult child and parents-not necessarily physical separation- to allow the individual to participate in the adult world.
• Modify or end relationships associated with adolescence to make way for new adult relationships.
• Complete education, start working, make preliminary plans for adult life.

Question 2

What occurs in the entering the adult world stage?

Answer 2

-Levinson stated that young adults must master four major tasks.

Question 3

What are the four major tasks?

Answer 3

• Forming mentorships.
• Forming an occupation.
• Forming love relationships, marriage and family

Question 4

What is the dream?

Answer 4

• The individuals sense of self in the adult world and is the core of the life structure.
• Nature will vary, however some combination of occupational, family, and community roles.

Question 5

What occurs within the age 30 transitions stage?

Answer 5

• Re-evaluate life structures formed in early 20s to determine whether they are living out their dreams.
• An inner voice

Question 6

What are some examples of the stage age 30 transition re-evaluations?

Answer 6

• Marriage
• Divorce
• Have children
• Job change

Question 7

What are the three stages of the levinson theory?

Answer 7

1. Early adult transition (17-22 years).
2. Entering the adult world (22-28 years).
3. Age 30 transition (28-30 years).