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[Diapositiva 1] Chapter 15: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood CFS206, Fall 2025, Carson-Newman University [Diapositiva 2] Overview of Chapter 15 01 Physical Development 02 Health 03 Cognitive Development [Diapositiva 3] What is M i ddle Adulthood? Middle adulthood is roughly defined as the period from 40 to 65. Middle adulthood is often the first time people face visible reminders that time is passing. [Diapositiva 4] Physical Development 01 [Diapositiva 5] Physical Transitions During middle adulthood, physical change attributed to aging is caused by… Senescence (the natural physical decline brought about by increasing age) L ifestyle choices (diet, exercise, smoking, etc) Aging can be particularly concernng in Western cultures that value youthful appearances and for those whose self-concept is based on physcial attributes. It is also a reminder of mortality. Tends to be a double standard for men and women Aging in women is viewed as unflattering, something to be concealed/corrected Aging men are seen as wise, mature, distinguished [Diapositiva 6] Height Maximum height reached during 20s, remain until mid-50s Around 55, bodies begin to “settle”—bo...