Theories &Adolescence (Cognitive & Identity) Theorists
Piaget’s cognitive stage that begins around age 11–12
Formal operational
Leading cause of death during adolescence
Accidents
Erikson’s crisis in middle adulthood
Generativity vs. stagnatio
The emotional closeness component in Sternberg’s theory
Intimacy
Most common dementia in late adulthood
Alzheimer’s disease
Type of reasoning in formal operational stage: thinking systematically about “what if” possibilities
(Hypothetical-deductive reasoning)
Hormone that triggers the adolescent growth spurt
Growth hormone
Term for adults caring for both their kids and aging parents
Sandwich generation
The physical/romantic attraction component in Sternberg’s theory
Passion
Vision problem very common in late life
Cataracts
Elkind’s term for the belief that everyone is watching and judging you Imaginary audience
Formal Operational stage begins around age 11-12
Age range Jeffrey Arnett gives for emerging adulthood
18–25 (or 18–29)
Type of intelligence that peaks early and begins declining in middle adulthood
Fluid intelligence
The decision to maintain a relationship long-term in Sternberg’s theory
Commitment
Kübler-Ross’s first stage when facing death
Denial
Erikson’s psychosocial crisis during adolescence
Identity vs. role confusion
Secure attachment in infancy leads to these two long-term benefits (name both)
Better relationships & emotional regulation
Age range when menopause usually occurs
45–55
Type of love that has intimacy + passion (but no commitment)
Romantic love
Kübler-Ross’s final stage
Acceptance
Kohlberg’s moral level most teens and adults reach: following rules to maintain social order
Conventional
Arnett’s five key features of emerging adulthood include identity exploration, instability, and feeling this way
“In-between”
Type of intelligence that stays stable or increases into late life
Crystallized intelligence
The “complete” love that has intimacy + passion + commitment
Consummate love