Teen Titans
This brain region responsible for decision-making and self-regulation continues to develop throughout adolescence.
What is the prefrontal cortex?
This stage in Erikson's psychosocial theory occurs in early adulthood and focuses on forming close, meaningful relationships while avoiding loneliness and emotional isolation.
What is intimacy versus isolation?
Erikson’s psychosocial conflict for middle adulthood focuses on the tension between these two concepts.
What are generativity and stagnation?
According to Freud, adolescents are in this psychosexual stage, where sexual energy becomes directed toward mature, socially acceptable relationships.
What is the genital stage?
This term describes the cognitive ability to think logically and abstractly, reaching its peak in early adulthood.
What is fluid intelligence?
This phenomenon occurs when middle-aged adults care for both their children and aging parents.
What is the sandwich generation?
The increase in white matter and decrease in gray matter during adolescence reflect this neural process.
What is synaptic pruning?
This theorist proposed the "Seasons of Life" theory, which outlines a series of stages and transitions in adulthood, including the midlife transition.
Who is Daniel Levinson?
Middle adulthood is often associated with this period of self-reflection and re-evaluation of life goals.
What is a midlife crisis?
This early stage of puberty involves the activation of the adrenal glands, leading to increased production of androgens like DHEA.
What is adrenarche?
This theory explains how individuals evaluate their own abilities, achievements, and opinions by comparing themselves to others.
What is social comparison theory?
Many middle-aged adults find meaning by contributing to the next generation through parenting or mentoring, a concept known as this.
What is generativity?
In Kohlberg’s stages of moral development, this stage is characterized by a focus on following rules, maintaining social order, and respecting authority.
What is law and order orientation?
Maturation-based; gradual losses in sense acuity, skin elasticity, pigmentation in hair, fluid intelligence, bone density.
What is Primary aging?
This term describes the physical, emotional, and financial stress experienced by individuals providing long-term care for an aging or ill loved one.
What is caregiver burden?