title: Conceptualizing adult development.
abstract: On the premise that human development is a lifelong process, and with awareness of certain limitations of the stage model, the authors conceptualize a new model based on developmental process. This model is offered as a basic model for the development of mental functions and structures in both childhood and adulthood.
authors.forename: C F
authors.initials: CF
authors.lastname: Settlage
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Curtis
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lozoff
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lozoff
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Silberschatz
authors.forename: E J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Simburg
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003220:Conflict, Psychological; D004532:Ego; D005260:Female; D006117:Grief; D006803:Human Development; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008960:Models, Psychological; D012649:Self Concept