Section 1: Emerging Adulthood
● Defined as the transitional phase between adolescence and full-fledged
adulthood, typically spanning ages 18-25.
● Characterized by exploration in identity, instability, self-focus, and feeling
"in-between."
● Influenced by cultural, social, and economic factors.
Key Theorists & Concepts
● Review Erikson’s stages of adult development
○ What is the relationship between identity/role confusion and
intimacy/isolation in emerging adulthood?
● According to Kegan, what is the difference between a 2 order instrumental nd
mind (age 6 – adolescence) and a 3 order socialized mind rd
(post-adolescence)? What is cross categorical knowing? What is mutuality?
Note: Parenting (starting with Baumarind) will be covered on Exam 3!
