- Describe physical changes of middle adulthood, including those related to vision, hearing, the skin and bones, and muscle-fat makeup.
- Summarize the reproductive changes experienced by middle-aged men and women, paying special attention to the symptoms of menopause, the benefits and risks of hormone therapy, and women's psychological reactions to menopause.
- Discuss sexuality in midlife, noting changes in frequency of sexual activity and intensity of sexual response.
- Discuss the risks of illness and disability in middle adulthood, with particular attention to risk factors and interventions for cancer, cardiovascular disease, and osteoporosis.
- Discuss the association of hostility and anger with heart disease and other health problems.
- Explain the benefits of stress management, exercise, and an optimistic outlook for dealing effectively with the physical challenges of midlife.
- Discuss the double standard of aging.
- Describe changes in crystallized and fluid intelligence during middle adulthood, and discuss individual and group differences in intellectual development.
- Describe changes in information processing in midlife, paying special attention to speed of processing, attention, and memory.
- Summarize the cognitive changes of midlife that are associated with practical problem solving, expertise, and creativity.
- Discuss the relationship between vocational life and cognitive development.
- Discuss challenges facing adults who return to college, ways of supporting returning students, and benefits of earning a degree in midlife.
