AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Levinson believed that a midlife crisis was a normal part of development as the person is more aware of how much time has gone by and how much time is left.

Detailed explanation-2: -According to Levinson the midlife transition (40-45) was a time of reevaluating previous commitments; making dramatic changes if necessary; giving expression to previously ignored talents or aspirations; and feeling more of a sense of urgency about life and its meaning.

Detailed explanation-3: -According to Levinson’s (1996)theory, early adulthood is an ideal period for studying the concept of life structure. Early adulthood includes psycho-social development domains such as development of self, emotional development, marriage and family life, social relationships, professional life, and career organization.

Detailed explanation-4: -According to Levinson, the change to middle adulthood requires that the adult male come to grips with what 4 major conflicts? 1) being young vs old, 2) being destructive vs constructive, 3) being masculine vs feminine & 4) being attached vs separated. Go through complete/total reassessment of their life.