A 35-Year-Old Mother of Three Children, Ages 8, 10, and 13

Short Answer

A 35-year-old mother of three children, ages 8, 10, and 13, has decided to return to school to become a nurse. Her husband and parents have been very supportive of her decision and will help with child care while she is in school. According to Schaie's theory for cognitive development, she is in the _____________ stage, which occurs in the ____________ stage of adulthood.