Adulthood Flashcards
What is menopause?
When menstruation stops and women’s ability to reproduce declines
What is social clock?
The culturally preferred timing of social events
What is marriage?
An enduring social institution across cultures
What is divorce?
The legal dissolution of a marriage by a court
What is “sparkle”?
Love and commitment meeting the right person have everything you want in a partner
What is “Man-opause”?
Gradual decline in sperm count, testosterone levels, speed of erection and ejuclation
What is the death system?
The way people talk act dress , what objects are used, the symbols that apply tells underlying attitudes about death/dying
What is middle adulthood?
Muscular strength, reaction time, sensory abilities and cardiac output begin to decline after mid-twenties
What are cross-sectional studies?
Research that compares people of different ages at same point in time
What is a longitudinal study?
Research that follows and retests the same people over time
