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Adulthood And Ageing

NIOS · Class 10 · Psychology

Summary of Adulthood And Ageing for NIOS Class 10 Psychology. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

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Overview

Adulthood is a major stage of human development marked by responsibility, stability, career choice, family life, and social adjustment. Ageing brings physical, cognitive, and social changes, but it does not mean that a person must stop being active or useful. Young adulthood, middle adulthood, and l

Key Concepts

Adulthood is the stage when

Adulthood is the stage when a person takes on social responsibilities such as family life, marriage, and career. It is linked with maturity, stability

Young adulthood is the period from

Young adulthood is the period from the 20s to the 30s. It is marked by financial independence, career choice, starting family life, close relationship

Middle adulthood is the period from

Middle adulthood is the period from the 40s to the 50s. It is associated with competence, responsibility, maturity, and stability. Menopause in women

Later adulthood begins around the age

Later adulthood begins around the age of sixty. Retirement, health concerns, emotional adjustment, and social changes often become important in this s

Ageing is a biological process

Ageing is a biological process that can be delayed but cannot be escaped. It affects the body, mind, and social life.

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the characteristics of adulthood and old age.
  • Explain the main developmental changes during adulthood.
  • Understand the physical and cognitive changes that happen with ageing.
  • Identify common problems of old age and ways to cope with them.
  • Appreciate the value of aged people in society.

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