Explain signs of aging in middle and late adulthood

Question

Find two (one for each stage) articles in the public media (e.g., newspapers, magazines, Internet site that relates to the signs of aging in middle AND late adulthood. Pay particular attention to the advertisements and articles dealing with wrinkles, loss of hair, and weight. How many send the message (overtly and covertly) that these natural signs of aging are acceptable or not acceptable? In what ways are the messages conveyed to the audience? Is there a difference in the messages to men and women? How do these relate to the developmental stages in the textbook? 

Read the information that signifies different stages of development (i.e., physical, cognitive, emotional, personality, etc.). Students may want to visit the DeVry Library and the sites provided in the Webliography tab for easy access to credible information. Your grade will be based on the following.

• Relevance to developmental psychology
• Summary: Was the information sufficient for the audience to understand what was in the public media, whether or not you found it credible, and why or why not?
• Evaluation of the sources: Criteria used to complete the evaluation

Requirements

• Research

1. Information on the media and developmental stages in middle and late adulthood.
2. Textbook information on stages of development

Written paper is designed as typical college writing standards for an essay paper

1. Cover page
2. Minimum two to three pages (does not include cover or reference page)
3. No larger than 12-point font
4. Double-spaced
5. 1-in. margins on top, bottom, and sides
6. In-text citations (APA guidelines)
7. Reference page (APA guidelines)