Middle Adulthood

This set of flashcards covers vocabulary and key concepts related to middle adulthood, including developmental stages, health issues, social dynamics, and psychological changes.

Generativity vs. Stagnation

Erikson's stage where adults must deal with the challenge of contributing to society and helping to guide future generations.

Menopause

The time in a woman's life when she has not experienced a menstrual cycle for one year, typically occurring between ages 45 and 55.

Crystallized Intelligence

The ability to use learned knowledge and experience, which tends to increase with age.

Fluid Intelligence

The capacity to quickly and abstractly solve problems, which tends to decline with age.

Sandwich Generation

The demographic of adults who are simultaneously caring for their aging parents while raising their own children.

Empty Nest Syndrome

A situation that occurs when parents experience feelings of grief and loneliness after their children have grown up and moved out of the house.

Addiction

A condition where individuals engage in compulsive substances or behaviors, which can lead to negative consequences.

Social Capital

The networks of relationships among people in a society that enable society to function effectively.

Sexual Response Cycle

The physiological and emotional changes that occur during sexual activity, which includes phases of desire, excitement, and orgasm.

Men’s Movement

A social movement focused on issues affecting men, including redefining masculinity and addressing men's health and societal roles.