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chapter 11: physical + cognitive development
in early adulthood
emerging adulthood:
the transition from adolescence to adulthood
•starts after high school
•a period of experimentation and exploration
•involves trying out options before committing to adult roles
•not quite ready to settle down
•generally too young to have children
•for the most part, too young for marriage
•not financially or emotionally secure
becoming an adult:
•occurs from approximately 18-25 years
•characterized by experimentation and exploration
key features:
•identity exploration, especially in love and work
•instability
•self focus
•feeling in between
•the age of possibilities, a time when individuals have
opportunity to transform their lives
from high school to college:
•replays the top dog phenomenon
•movement into a larger, more impersonal school structure
•includes interaction w peers from more diverse geographical
and ethnic backgrounds
•increased focus on achievement and its assessment
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