Adulthood Developmental Tasks
Using the provided poster paper (11x18) complete the assignment. There are three bubbles; each bubble
represents a stage in your life; present day, transition (20’s) and future. Using our class discussion, your adulthood
note sheet and your future expectations, complete the assignment. Be creative and follow directions. Most of the
work is already completed; ask for assistance if something is not clear.
Insert into each bubble the information below. DO NOT DUPLICATE WORDS .or PHRASES Be sure to
clearly identify each answer.
Present Day Bubble -This bubble represents you NOW, present day.
Occupational Role
 List a task that shows how you are currently preparing for your occupational role?
Personal Independence
 List one word that describes what you are currently doing to show independence.
Intimate Relationships
 Name a person/relationship that is helping you achieve intimacy; closeness with a person.
Place in Society
 List one way you currently giving back to your family, community or society?
Transition Bubble-This bubble represents you in your 20’s; just starting out on your own.
Occupational Role
 What is your occupation at age 25?
Personal Independence
 What are your doing at 25 that shows independence?
Intimate Relationships
 Name a person/relationship that is helping you achieve intimacy; closeness with a person.
Place in Society
 List one way you are giving back to your family, community or society?
Future Bubble- This bubble represents your future (35+); responsibilities with occupation, friends & family.
Occupational Role
 List the most important quality you have that is making you successful in your career/job?
Personal Independence
 What is a major goal or accomplishment you have achieved so far?
Intimate Relationships
 List the word that describes the kind of intimate partner relationship you want. (highest level in life)
(Examples; single, casual dating, committed relationship, marriage)
Place in Society
 List one way you are giving back to your family, community or society?
Stick Figure- Using the stick figure, create an illustration of yourself.
1. Illustrate TWO personal values, personality traits/characteristics, hobby or interest.
For example; dress your person, add something to their attire that shows an interest, expectation or
moral/value/belief.
Adulthood Stages
Directions- write neat, complete, well thought out sentences. (LIST is one a word answer)
Young Adulthood (pgs. 495-497)
List the 4 developmental tasks of adulthood
1
2
3
4
Middle Adulthood (pgs. 502-504)
List 3 physical transitions that middle aged adults experience.
1
2
3
Define Mid Life Crisis, what are middle adults thinking or experiencing? (emotional transition) 1 complete sentences
Define Empty Nest Syndrome (social transition) 1 complete sentence.
Late Adulthood (pgs. 504-505)
List 3 physical transitions that occur during late adulthood.
1
2
3
Define Integrity and what it means in late adulthood. 1 complete sentence
Do you think older adults think of death often? Why/why not? 1 complete sentence.
Adulthood Developmental Tasks Rubric----50 points total.
Point
value
10
8
6
4
Present Day
Bubble
Completes 4 adulthood tasks;
 Clear specific answer
 Neat, effort
Completes 3
requirements
Completes 2
requirements
Completes 1
requirement
Completes 0
requirements
Transition
Bubble
Completes 4 adulthood tasks;
 Clear specific answer
 Neat, effort
Completes 3
requirements
Completes 2
requirements
Completes 1
requirement
Completes 0
requirements
Future
Bubble
Completes 4 adulthood tasks;
 Clear specific answer
 Neat, effort
Completes 3
requirements
Completes 2
requirements
Completes 1
requirement
Completes 0
requirements
6
3
Point
Value
Illustrates two
personal
values,
personality
traits/characte
ristics, hobby
or interest on
stick figure
Stick Figure
Illustration
Written
Assignment
Guidelines
Completes 14 requirements
for complete credit
 One point per answer
 14 points total
0
Illustrates
Completes 0
one personal requirements
values,
personality
traits/characte
ristics, hobby
or interest on
stick figure
Occupational Role
Personal Independence
Place in Society
Intimidate Relationships
Occupational Role
Personal Independence
Place in Society
Intimidate Relationships
Occupational Role
Personal Independence
Place in Society
Intimidate Relationships
Occupational Role
Personal Independence
Place in Society
Intimate Relationships