Life Project

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PHYSICALDEWLOPMENT IN EARLY ADULTHOOD

COGNITIW DEWLOPMENT IN EARLY ADULTHOOD

. Petra and Mo are in Schaie's achiev- ing stage, confronting major life is- sues, including career and marriage. (p. 333)

. They are abie to apply postformal thought to the complex issues they face. (p.333)

. Dealing with major life events, although causing stress, may also foster cognitive grou,th in both of them. (p.333)

. Petra and Mcl's idea about return- ing to college is not unusual today, r.r,hen colleges are serving a diversity of students, including many older students. (pp. 336-337)

SOCIAT A.MD PERSONALITIY DEI/ELOPMENT IN EARLY ADULTHOOD

r Petra and Mo are at a time when love rela- tionships and friendship are of major importance. (pp. 343-345)

o The couple are likely to be experiencing a combination of intimacy, passion, and deci- sion / commitment. (pp. 3a6-3a7 )

. Petra and Mo have been cohabiting and are now exploring marriage as a relationship option. (p.350)

. Petra and Mo are not unusual in deciding about marriap;e and children-decisions with major implications for the relationship. (pp. 3s0-3sa)

. The couple must also decide how to handle the possible shift from two jobs to one, at least temporarily-a decision that is far more than financial. (p. 35a-356)

o Petra and Mo's bodies and senses are at their peak, with their physical development nearly complete. (p. 321)

o During this period, the couple will increasingly need to pay attention to diet and exercise. (pp.322-326)

o Because they face so many important decisions, Petra and Mo are prime candidates for stress. (pp. 326-329)

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