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Adulthood And Ageing

NIOS · Class 10 · Psychology

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Card 1Adulthood basics

What is adulthood in psychology?

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Adulthood is the stage of life when a person takes on adult roles and responsibilities such as family life, career, and social duties. It is linked with stability, responsibility, and social expectati

Card 2Sub-periods of adulthood

What are the three sub-periods of adulthood?

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Adulthood has three sub-periods: young adulthood, middle adulthood, and later adulthood. Young adulthood is 20s to 30s, middle adulthood is 40s to 50s, and later adulthood is 60s and above.

Card 3Indian tradition and adulthood

What is Grihastha Ashram?

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Grihastha Ashram is the Indian traditional stage that refers to adulthood. It is the stage of entering social life and taking responsibility for family, marriage, and career.

Card 4Young adulthood

What are the main characteristics of young adulthood?

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Young adulthood includes career choice, starting family life, forming close relationships with peers, and concern about society. A person also becomes more independent and less dependent on the parent

Card 5Young adulthood

Why is young adulthood considered a stage of independence?

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During young adulthood, a person becomes financially less dependent on the parental family and begins to act as an autonomous adult. This stage also includes taking responsibility for career and relat

Card 6Early adulthood problems

What crisis conditions are common in early adulthood?

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Unemployment and marital discord are typical crisis conditions during early adulthood. These problems can create stress while a person is trying to settle in career and family life.

Card 7Erikson theory

What does Erikson mean by intimacy versus isolation?

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Erikson describes young adulthood as a crisis of intimacy versus isolation. The person must develop deep and close relationships, especially in marriage; otherwise, social and emotional isolation may

Card 8Young adulthood changes

What is the age thirty transition?

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Age thirty transition means that in the early thirties, people reappraise their career and social choices and make changes if needed. It is a time of review and adjustment in life.

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