Dimensions of Human Behavior: The Changing Life Course
Sixth Edition
Learning Objectives
- Compare one’s own emotional and cognitive reactions to three case studies.
- Define young adulthood.
- Analyze the merits of three theoretical approaches to young adulthood (Erikson’s psychosocial approach, Levinson’s theory of life structure, and Arnett’s theory of emerging adulthood).
- Summarize the major themes in physical functioning in young adulthood.
- Analyze how cognitive development, spiritual development, and identity development during young adulthood are related to the development of a psychological sense of self.
- Identify major issues related to social development and social functioning in young adulthood.
- Give examples of important risk factors and protective factors during young adulthood.
- Apply knowledge of young adulthood to recommend guidelines for social work engagement, assessment, intervention, and evaluation.