LO 15.1 Compare and contrast one’s emotional and cognitive reactions to three case studies.

LO 15.2 Define adulthood.

LO 15.3 Analyze the merits of four theoretical approaches to adulthood (Jung’s, Erikson’s, Levinson’s, and Arnett’s).

LO 15.4 Give examples of variations in the transition to adulthood.

LO 15.5 Summarize biological functioning, cognition, personality and identity, and spirituality in young and middle adulthood.

LO 15.6 Describe major themes of relationships in young and middle adulthood.

LO 15.7 Analyze major challenges related to work in young and middle adulthood.

LO 15.8 Give examples of risk factors and protective factors for young and middle adulthood.

LO 15.9 Apply knowledge of young and middle adulthood to recommend guidelines for social work assessment.