11 + 12 Flashcards
early adulthood is a period of what?
peak efficiency
presbyopia
unable to see objects at close range
most contributable factor to skin cancer?
excessive exposure to ultraviolet light
what is reaction time?
speed at which adults respond to stimulus
what is introspection?
observation of ones own mental health and mental process
what is a characteristic of a mature friendship?
reciprocity
most beneficial learning environment for an adult learner is what?
mutual respect
when is the best time for a nurse to tell a female patient perform a self breast exam?
1 week after menstration
after what age can a women expect gradual decline in bone mass?
35
what is the most common dental problem in the young adult?
gingivitis
what developmental task in regards to Erikson’s theory for the young adult?
intimacy for isolation
what are the major developmental milestones for the early adulthood phase of the life span?
fulfilling sexual needs
choose and establish career
establish homes and family
developing maturity
infertility is defined as the inability to achieve pregnancy within how many months or more of regular unprotected sex
12
according to Kohlberg, what stage of moral development is early adulthood period?
postconventional
what age range covers early adulthood?
age 20 to early 40’s