Describe what is meant by the adaptive brain.

INSTRUCTIONS (please read carefully): Please select at least two (2) questions from two different chapters to address (a total of two essays). Responses must be at least 150 words per essay. Make sure that you cite our textbook in each essay in support of your answers. You might want to use the Purdue O.W.L. to help with proper APA formatting. Use this link to help you: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html
I always recommend using a blank Microsoft Word document prior to submitting the work; that way you can use the editing features of Word and have less risk of losing your work as it “auto-saves” while you work. When you are finished, copy and paste the question in your response and review the originality report before you submit the essay exam. Please submit in the “text submission” box (you can copy/paste from the Word doc here).
Chapter 14 Socioemotional Middle Adulthood
As friend is telling you about their middle adult parent’s choices the friend says “they must be having a midlife crisis”. As a student of developmental psychology you decide it’s a good opportunity to help them understand the myth of the midlife crisis. Using research to support your answer how might you respond.
The Factor Five personality model is used to help us understand personality at all ages. However it can help us identity changes we might experience in middle adulthood. Outline the five factors and how those might be demonstrated at this stage of life.
Chapter 15 Physical & Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood
Describe what is meant by the adaptive brain. Overview two research connections related to neurogenesis in late adulthood
Provide an overview of memory changes in late adulthood. Specifically discuss the impact on the stage model of memory (Sensory, short-term, long-term) and the types of long term memory (episodic, procedural, semantic). Use examples to support.
Chapter 16 Socioemotional Middle Adulthood
Describe Erikson’s stages regarding middle adulthood provide an example of each.
Select two theories of aging and describe them. Provide examples for each of the theories and how a person might respond based on each theory.
Chapter 17 Death & Life/Death Issues
Outline Kubler-Ross’ stages of death and dying. Provide an example that describes each step.
A friend says “I probably need to think about advanced care planning”. How might you integrate research to help you respond?

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