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discuss the educational implications of the Cohen 1971 stages of development

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Discuss the educational implications of the Cohen 1971 stages of development

Stage I—Midlife Reevaluation (ages mid-30s to mid-60s)

This stage involves searching for truth and meaning and educating the self. The Inner Push usually results in an exciting new look at what we want to do with our lives. This increasing integration of both sides of the brain produces more balance between the analytical and the intuitive, resulting in greater productivity and a stronger sense of self. It's a great time to start a new project or direction.

Stage II—Liberation (ages late 50s into the 70s)

Stage II is a time of experimentation and innovation bases on attained education and knowledge. The Inner Push is toward liberation, toward innovation and willingness to take risks.

Stage III—Summing Up (ages late 60s through 80s)

Stage III is a time of review and resolution and heralds a desire to give back. The review is of one's life with recognition of its meaning. This stage marks the richness of the autobiographical activities aided by the ability to use the left and the right sides of the brain simultaneously.

Stage IV—Final stage, Encore (ages the late 70s until the end of life)

The depth of education, knowledge & experience gives an added dimension of wisdom to the quality of one's thinking. Cohen cites research indicating that the oldest-old can cope well and have high levels of satisfaction and psychological resilience.