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Chapter 19

Chapter 19. Psychosocial Development in Early Adulthood. Michael Hoerger. Social Clock. Definition: normative timetable Best predictor is SES…. Friendship. Important Factors: Physical attractiveness Availability Exposure Proximity Exclusion criteria Gender differences

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Chapter 19

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  1. Chapter 19 Psychosocial Development in Early Adulthood Michael Hoerger

  2. Social Clock • Definition: normative timetable • Best predictor is SES…

  3. Friendship • Important Factors: • Physical attractiveness • Availability • Exposure • Proximity • Exclusion criteria • Gender differences • Can a male and female be “just friends”?

  4. Work • Changing job types • More “flexible” scheduling • Nearly half the workforce is female, and most mothers work • Happy couples work moderately • Glass ceiling: invisible barrier blocking minorities from top positions • Fired for interpersonal reasons (90%)

  5. Parenthood • Role overload: stress from multiple roles • Role buffering: reduced stress from multiple roles

  6. Michael Hoerger To cite this textbook: • Berger, K. (2005). The developing person through the lifespan. New York: Worth. To cite this lecture: • Hoerger, M. (2007, March 28). Developmental Psychology: Earl Adulthood Psychosocial Development. Presented at a PSY 220 lecture at Central Michigan University.

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