PYC2603 (Adult development and Maturity) Summary Pack - LATEST 2020/2021

PYC2603 (Adult development and Maturity) Summary Pack Welcome to PYC2603 summary pack This pack has been designed with you, a fellow student in mind. We have included the following tools to assist you and make your life a little easier during those really hectic exam periods. This pack includes:  Study schedule  Chapter by chapter recap Really take advantage of this pack by joining us at one of our free study groups. Go to for more information. We cover the following section in this exam strategy pack:  Basic concepts of Adult development  Physical development and sexuality  Cognitive development  Persoanlity development  Social development  Successful ageing and mental health  Death and grief The summary comes from Adult development and Ageing by D. Louw & A. Louw Please note: This summary pack has been designed to assist you during your examination preparation and should be used in conjunction with your study guide and textbook. Some simple strategies to assist you in becoming an extra- ordinary student Defining your vision and planning for success Make sure that you are clear about why you are studying. Without a clear destination of where you are heading, you will not know when you have arrived. Defining your vision for your life and your studies is not a one-off activity at the beginning of a three or four year degree, but an on-going reflection of the horizon. The next step is to schedule realistic study time. The aim of a study schedule is to map out how much time you can dedicate to your studies. Try breaking your study sessions into easy bite-sized sessions with breaks in between of no longer than 10-15 minutes. Make sure you maximise your time with minimum distractions. As Oprah says, "Doing the best in this moment puts you in the best position for the next moment" Strategy number 2: Be flexible As Mama Glow author Latham Thomas says, "Don't victimise yourself. Learn to shift from "Woe is me" to "Wow is me!"." Planning for success comes with its challenges, especially when the unexpected happens. Instead of boarding the sympathy train, deal with the situation then and there, and move on. By implementing flexibility in your schedule, you have created room for life to happen, without jeopardising your vision. Strategy number 3: Connect with others We all think we can do it alone, but honestly, we can't. We need others, not only for moral support, but also to help us study. Take the time to get to know others in your classes, or if you are studying through correspondence, ask the lectures to link you with students doing the same module, or join an established study group. Connecting with the right study partners gives you motivation and drive to complete assignments, and moves your performance from average to extra-ordinary. Strategy number 4: Schedule in your 30-second dance parties Celebrate all your achievements, regardless of how small or big they are. Complete a chapter, a theory, a topic with a 30 second dance party. Get up and celebrate – move your body. This promotes your self-confidence and boosts your motivation to get on to the next piece of work. Also give yourself a break when you can’t get through something. Each piece of work has its own challenges