| Definitions | Stages of Life | Society and Structure |
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The Life Structure
What is Levinson’s key concept?
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The midlife transition (age 45-50)
What life stage do people feel a sense of urgency about life and its meaning?
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making career choices, dating
Provide an example of human changes during early adulthood transition
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A stable period and transitional period
What are the 2 key concepts / periods to the theory?
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Entering of the adult world (age 22-28)
What stage of life is a dream formed?
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Forming a dream and giving it in a place in the life structure, forming an occupation, forming Mentor relationships, forming love relationships
List one example of a major tasks when entering the adult world (ages 22-28)
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An image of their future coordinating both work and family life
What is a "split dream"?
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Focusing their goals on larger aspects in life; family, children and work
What is usually accomplished in adulthood (ages 33-40)?
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The diversity allows people to change paths and deviate from society easily
How does the structure of society becoming more diverse somewhat disprove the theory?
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