Discussion Prompt 1- Midlife Crisis: Myth or Reality

Discussion Prompt 1

Midlife Crisis: Myth or Reality?

Is there such as thing as a midlife crisis in your opinion? Describe what psychologists mean when they discuss this and why they believe it occurs. Given what you have learned about the desire for generativity in middle adulthood and the effects of stress, what advice would you give to someone at this stage of development to help them navigate challenges? Would your advice be the same for men and women? Explain and support your reasoning with information from the text and other course materials.