Week 8: Middle & Late Adulthood

We have a lot going on in class as the quarter winds up. We are not asking you to write anything on the blog this week! However, do read up on Daniel Levinson for lecture with Winston--thinking about the different stages of adult development, the significance of "transitional periods," and the importance and meaning of the "life structure."

In addition, you might want to plan ahead for next week. You will be asked to, among other things, talk to a person who is older in age (above aged 65) and using your best clinical interview skills discover and report back on the blog 1) one thing that is a challenge in older age for that person and 2) one way they either utilize "practice," "selection," and/or "optimization" (see SOC Model by Baltes & Baltes).