Middle Adulthood

Erikson, Helson, and Levinson provide different perspectives on middle age in adulthood. Describe each of these theories as it relates to middle adulthood. Compare and contrast these theories. Which one gives a better explanation of middle adulthood?

Describe how middle adulthood provides stability in a person’s life. Explain some of the factors that would lead to stability in a person’s life as he or she moves through middle age.

Describe some of the more common lifestyle issues that have a negative impact on a person’s continued development. Explain how a person may be able to reverse some of the lifestyle influences

Describe what is meant by a midlife crisis. Explain why a midlife crisis may or may not be critical.

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The three scholars developed different theories such as, Erikson’s theory that revolve around the concept of periods of crisis in which different stages internal conflicts occur. Levinson emphasized that in the early 40’s are marked by transitions and crisis marking midlife crisis to be the central point of his theory………………………………..

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