Emotional

Kohlbergs Stages Of Moral Development

Kramer's Three Stages:

Kramer's theory is that young adults progress through three general stages: absolutist, relativist and dialectical.

Absolutist phase: People are able to address many problems, but tend to believe that all problems have a right answer.

Relativist stage: People become conscious of varying approaches on any matter - and the ‘correct’ answer is situational.

Dialectical phase: People comprehend why there are diverse views and appreciate the overall progress and contributions of their chosen discipline.

Erikson's Theory

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         Erik Erikson believed throughout different stages of life there are different goals assigned to each age group. Erikson believed that those in early adulthood are "struggling with intimacy as opposed to isolation." In short, this alludes to the yearning for a long-term relationship. Positive attributes such as confidence and acceptance are given to those who have achieved intimacy. On the other hand, those in isolation have traits such as fear, loneliness and abandonment (Elliott).

  
  

  

  
  

  

Emotional Regulation:

           Vital to safety, young adults obtain a considerably larger ability for integration of thought and emotion. Having the capability of holding the present and the future on their mental visor at the same time, young adults are able to reflect on immediate rewards against future consequences, putting more effective brakes on the emotional intensity and sensation-seeking heightened since puberty...

• Feeling of invincibility is common during young adulthood

• Leads to dangerous or harmful situations