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195Learning Goals 12-1 Define the concept known as the social clock; describe how it relates to the transition from adolescence to adulthood. 12-2 Describe the physical changes that occur in middle and late adulthood. 12-3 Explain the cognitive changes that occur in middle and late adulthood. 12-4 Describe the likely effects of social changes (such as marriage, meaningful employment, and the aging process) on happiness and life satisfaction. How many times have you been asked, %u201cWhat are you going to do after you graduate?%u201d You%u2019ve given this some thought, right? Will you go to college, enter the workforce, or try to do both at the same time? No doubt you%u2019re getting all kinds of advice. Perhaps you%u2019ve even been told what type of job to take, where to go to college, what your major should be, or how you would benefit from sitting out a year just to take a break from learning. Making decisions about life after high school is a big milestone in your ongoing transition from adolescence to early adulthood, from being dependent on your parents or guardians to being dependent on yourself. In this module, we look at some other transitions that we all make as we move from early to middle to late adulthood ( Table 12.1). Adulthood and Aging Module 12 Milko/E+/Getty ImagesTABLE 12.1 Periods of Adulthood Period Approximate Age Brackets Early adulthood 20%u201335 years Middle adulthood 36%u201364 years Late adulthood 65 years and older Graduating from high school is just one of many milestones that will signal your transition into adulthood. But the truth is, growing up is a life-long process! %u00a9 Bedford, Freeman & Worth Publishers. For review purposes only. Do not distribute.