Chapter 6

What are the main eras in Daniel Levinson’s theory of adult male development?

• Early Adulthood Era, Middle Adulthood Era, Late Adulthood Era.

• Adult Male Development.

How does adult female development differ from adult male development?

• The male goes through more stages than the female.

• The male goes through fewer stages than the female.

Novice Phase

• When you sit through school.

• The first three periods of the early adulthood era.

• The first two periods of the early adulthood era.

Mentor

• An Experienced and Trusted Advisor

• A person you talk to

How has the Labor Force in the United States changed?

• Work involves performing all of the tasks necessary to produce goods and provide services that meet human needs.

• They helped the nation

In what ways has the nature of labor changed?

• It's the long one!!!!!

• In 1900: – 35 percent worked in agriculture – 45 percent worked in manufacturing – 20 percent worked in professions, management, office work, and sales. In 1950: – Manufacturing dominated. Today: – 13 percent work in agriculture and manufacturing – 76 percent work in professions, management, office work, and sales. Globalization – New technology has changed the economy. – Many manufacturing jobs have been outsourced, or sent to countries where labor is less expensive.

What factors contribute to job satisfaction?

• Interesting nature of their work, Salary, Working hours, Workplace safety, Relations with co-workers

• Social interaction, Job security, opportunities for learning, job stability

• Feeling of accomplishment, recognition, benefits, opportunities for advancement

What is a Profession?

• An occupation, trade, craft, or activity in which one has a professed expertise in a particular area, especially one requiring a high level of skill or training.

• an occupation

• an activity

What changes characterize late adulthood?

• Aging involves the weakening and slowing of body processes. Intellectual ability declines very little. Alzheimer’s disease is a leading form of dementia

• Having Alzheimer's

• Being an old man/woman

What new opportunities do older Americans enjoy?

• For many aging Americans, retirement opens up a new world full of freedom and new opportunities for growth and change.

• Acces to more leisure activities

• Ability to pursue new hobbies