Purpose

This module is an exploration of the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development of emerging adulthood and adulthood.

Outcomes

By the end of this module, you will be able to...

Define the age period known as emerging adulthood
Identify major theories in the cognitive, physical, and psychosocial development of emerging adults
Understand how culture plays a role in development
Explain the significance of issues like culture, SES, and cohorts on development
Explore college as a moratorium response to identity development
Define specific challenges impacting the development of the "Boomerang" generation
Identify major themes in Adulthood cognitive, physical, and psychosocial development
Explore transition issues from adolescence to emerging adulthood and emerging adulthood to adulthood.
Understand happiness as it relates to relationships in adulthood

In order to meet our outcomes for this module, we will complete the following activities and assignments:

Read & Watch: Required Module Readings & Resources
- Textbook: Chapter #: Chapter Title (pages # - #)
- Chapter 11: Emerging Adulthood
- Chapter 12: Adulthood: Body and MInd
- Chapter 13: Adulthood: The Social World
- Lecture: Emerging Adulthood
- Optional Readings & Resources
Submit: Psychological Concepts Film Review Two: Black Irish
- Black Irish Review

To help in the completion of this activity, you should…

To ensure you don't lose work, it is recommended that you work offline using a word processing application such as Microsoft Word and then copy/paste your post into the course's discussion forum.