Physical Changes in Adulthood
This physical feature decreases by 1% per year, leading to wrinkles and age spots in adulthood.
What is collagen?
This type of intelligence is the ability to think quickly and flexibly.
What is fluid intelligence?
This stage involves forming intimate relationships or facing isolation.
What is intimacy vs. isolation?
This need is the foundation of Maslow’s hierarchy and involves the basic survival needs like food, water, and shelter.
What are physiological needs?
This term describes people who are not biologically related but are considered family due to deep social ties.
What is fictive kin?
This sensory change becomes more apparent in older adults, affecting both hearing and vision.
What is presbycusis (hearing) and presbyopia (vision)?
This intelligence type refers to accumulated knowledge and experience.
What is crystallized intelligence?
This stage involves the desire to be productive and contribute to the next generation.
What is generativity vs. stagnation?
This stage involves the need for safety, including protection from harm and the security of relationships.
What are safety needs?
The psychological and social aspects of this role increase as one cares for both aging parents and children.
What is the Sandwich Generation?
This change in the body involves a decrease in muscle mass and height.
What is "middle-age spread" and muscle weakening?
According to Sternberg, this intelligence type involves abstract planning and problem-solving
What is analytical intelligence?
In this stage, people reflect on their life and sense of fulfillment.
What is integrity vs. despair?
According to Maslow, this need involves feeling connected to others, including love and belonging.
What are social needs?
This term describes the emotional mix of pride, sadness, and freedom when children leave home.
What is the Empty Nest?
This is the term for the gradual physical decline that occurs with aging.
What is senescence?
This intelligence type, according to Sternberg, helps individuals navigate everyday life effectively.
What is practical intelligence?
According to Erikson, this stage could be relevant to adults who struggle with figuring out their roles in life.
What is identity vs. role confusion?
This is the stage where individuals need to feel respected, valued, and recognized by others.
What are esteem needs?
This phenomenon occurs when individuals form deep bonds and mutual support networks with friends and family throughout life.
What is social convoy?
This phenomenon in aging refers to the brain’s reduced ability to process information as quickly as in youth.
What is a decrease in brain processing speed?
The ability to create new ideas and adapt to changing environments is a characteristic of this intelligence.
What is creative intelligence?
This developmental stage, according to Erikson, is the last stage, focused on reflection.
What is integrity vs. despair?
Maslow's highest level, where individuals strive to reach their full potential and creativity.
What is self-actualization?
This term refers to the person who is responsible for maintaining family communication during a crisis.
What is a kin keeper?