WK 8 Middle adulthood Flashcards
(20 cards)
What age range is considered middle adulthood in most developed countries?
40 to 64
How does hearing typically change in middle adulthood?
Hearing declines, especially for high-pitched sounds.
What is presbycusis?
Age-related hearing loss.
Which vision condition increases in middle adulthood due to loss of lens flexibility?
Presbyopia.
How does sleep change in middle adulthood?
Sleep problems increase, including more waking during the night.
What are the leading causes of death in middle adulthood in developed countries?
Cancer and cardiovascular disease.
How does crystallized intelligence change in middle adulthood?
It typically increases.
How does fluid intelligence change in middle adulthood?
It typically declines.
What is the role of expertise in middle adulthood?
It peaks, due to years of experience.
What is meant by the term ‘glass ceiling’?
An unacknowledged barrier to advancement, especially for women and minorities.
How does job satisfaction change in middle adulthood?
It generally increases.
What term did Erikson use to describe the crisis of middle adulthood?
Generativity vs. stagnation.
What is generativity?
The motivation to contribute to the well-being of future generations.
How do gender roles typically change in middle adulthood?
They become more flexible.
What is a common stressor in middle adulthood related to family?
Caring for both children and ageing parents.
What is meant by the ‘sandwich generation’?
Middle adults who care for both their children and ageing parents.
How do rates of divorce compare between middle and younger adulthood?
Divorce rates are lower in middle adulthood but increasing.
What happens to self-acceptance in middle adulthood?
It tends to increase.
What is burnout?
Disillusionment and exhaustion in work.
What are common leisure activities in middle adulthood?
Television, socialising, exercising, and community involvement.
