Learning Objectives: Module 14

Module Objectives:

The "Course Roadmap" button on the home page provides a brief introduction for each module.  In addition to that general overview, each module in the semester also has specific objectives to help frame and direct our study together. You recall from the syllabus that there are Student Learning Outcomes for this course as well as Specific Instructional Objectives for this course. The objectives flow from and connect with the student learning outcomes and instructional objectives.  

Learning Objectives: Module 14

Learning Objectives: Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Describe crystalized versus fluid intelligence 

Describe research from the Seattle Longitudinal Study 

Explain the importance of flow to creativity and life satisfaction 

Describe how middle adults are turning to college for advanced training 

Describe the difference between an expert and a novice 

Describe the changes in the U.S. work force, especially among middle adults 

Explain the importance of leisure to mental health and a successful retirement

 

Learning Objectives: Psychosocial Development in Middle Adulthood

Explain the controversy surrounding the concept of a midlife crisis 

Explain the sources of stress confronting adults in midlife and the strategies to cope 

Summarize Erikson’s seventh psychosocial task of generativity vs stagnation 

Describe the relationships middle-aged adults have with their children, parents, and other family members 

Describe singlehood, marriage, divorce, and remarriage at midlife 

Describe the contemporary roles of grandparents 

Describe friendships at midlife 

Explain how women are uniquely affected at midlife 

Explain the role of religion at midlife