Reference: Cavanaugh, J. C., & Blanchard-Fields, F. (2019). Adult Development and Aging (8^th ed.). Cengage Learning.

Module 10

• Explain biological forces, psychological forces, sociocultural forces, and life-cycle factors to understand psychopathology?

Module 11

• What are the most common characteristics associated with depression?
• How is depression diagnosed?
• What are causes for depression?
• What is the relationship between depression and age?
• What therapies are used to treat depression?

Module 12

• Why are late-life friendships important?
• Discuss the three broad themes that characterize both traditional (face-to-face) and new forms (online) adult friendships.
• Discuss how trust develops in the case of online friendships (through social media).
• Explain why siblings are considered the closest among our peers, and factors that contribute to emotional closeness.

Module 13

• Describe career construction theory.
• How does personality-type play a role in how people choose occupations?
• Describe how Bandura's social cognitive theory applies to career choice.
• Discuss the role of mentors versus coaches, and the importance of each.

Module 14

• Explain the stages of the grief process.
• How does attachment theory apply to understanding the different reactions of grief?
• How do people cope with grief?