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What is the Levinson Approach to Adult Development?

According to psychologist Daniel Levinson, adult development is not a static phase but a dynamic process comprising alternating periods of stability and transition. The Levinson approach is his theoretical framework, first detailed in *The Seasons of a Man's Life* and later expanded to women, that suggests individuals move through distinct life stages defined by a personal "life structure". These alternating periods allow for reevaluation and adjustment to ensure personal growth.