Early and Middle Adulthood
Name the three basic eras of adulthood and name the distinct periods that are within each one.
Early adulthood, middle adulthood, and late adulthood. Each era begins with a transitional period followed by alternating stable and transitional periods.
The mentor is usually a peer of the individual that acts as a role model and helps the individual get started in adult life.
False
The settling down period, the first stage of early adulthood, is called "making it" in the adult world.
False
The whole phase of early adulthood is also known as the novice phase.
False
Levinson placed the greatest weight on the five periods of adulthood. What are these five periods?
The early adult transition, entering the adult world, the age 30 transition, the settling down period, and the midlife transition
In the study conducted by Daniel Levinson, midlife transition was a period of moderate to severe crisis.
True
The greatest stresses of adulthood are during the
a. early adult transition, entering the adult world, the age 30 transition, the settling down period, and the midlife transition.
Phase II of the female development encompasses:
a. the dual roles of the female.
The midlife transition is characterized by
c. both a and b
The bridge between adolescence and adulthood, leaving home and full-time work for the first time is associated with which transition period?
c. early adult transition
A life structure is a. a combination of statuses, roles, and activities. b. a combination of activities, goals, and values. c. a combination of beliefs and life circumstances that characterize an individual. d. all of the above
d. all of the above
Daniel Levinson found that men and women
d. all of the above
The age 30 transition can be a difficult period because
d. all of the above
There are ____ phases in the adult female development:
d. three
Also known as the novice phase.
early adulthood
The combination of statuses, roles, activities, goals, values, beliefs, and life circumstances that characterize an individual.
life structure
Someone who fosters an individual's development by believing in the person, sharing the person's dreams, and helping the person achieve those dreams; a role model that helps the individual get started in adult life.
mentor
ages 40-59
middle adulthood
