Adult Cognition, Moral Growth, and Higher Education — Summary of Chapter 18 from The Developing Person
Adult Cognition, Moral Growth, and Higher Education — Summary of Chapter 18 from The Developing Person Chapter 18 of The Developing Person Through the Life Span explores the deepening of cognition, the maturation of moral reasoning, and the transformative effects of higher education during emerging adulthood. As individuals transition into their 20s, they enter a phase of life where logic, emotion, ethics, and real-world application begin to intertwine. This blog summarizes the key insights from this chapter, making it an essential resource for psychology students and anyone interested in adult development. 🎥 Watch the video summary above and subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for more podcast-style textbook breakdowns by chapter. Postformal and Dialectical Thought While Piaget’s formal operational stage ends in adolescence, cognitive growth continues into adulthood. Postformal thought characterizes adult thinking as more practical, flexible, and integrative of emotion an...