Adulthood

Catalog description

This course examines the major psychological issues that are salient in the later stages of human development, from emerging adulthood to the end of life. Age related patterns and changes that occur in cognitive, behavioral, social and physical domains will be addressed from a life span perspective. Major theories, research findings and educational applications relevant to the phases of young adulthood, middle age, and old age will be explored. Topics include mental and physical health, interpersonal and family relationships; career development and retirement; death, bereavement, and coping with the life long process of aging, among others.