Human Growth and Development

middle adulthood

40-65 years

late adulthood

65 years and older

the skin begins to wrinkle

middle adulthood, physical development

age spots appear

late adulthood, physical development

learn to cope with stresses

middle adulthood, mental development

short-term memory declines

late adulthood, mental development

limit their social relationships

late adulthood, social development

divorce rates are high

middle adulthood, social development

varies among individuals

late adulthood, emotional development

previous life situations determine emotional status

middle adulthood, emotional development