Life events challenge and require construction of past ________________ about one's own life, resulting in personality change in middle adulthood.

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Life events challenge existing cognitive schemas or mental frameworks about oneself and the world, leading to the construction of new cognitive schemas. This process may result in personality change in middle adulthood. Psychosocial deficits and strengths are related to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development and do not directly relate to cognitive processing. Cognitive distortions refer to irrational and negative thought patterns that can lead to psychological distress.

Life Events Challenge and Require Construction of Past ________________ About