adulthood

Question 1

adulthood

Answer 1

period in lifespan where full physical and intellectual maturity have been attained

Question 2

emerging adulthood

Answer 2

age 18-25
explore identity
self-focus
broad possibility for future
instability

Question 3

postformal cognitive development

Answer 3

abstract and logical thinking is combined with emotional and pragmatic thinking

Question 4

friendships in emerging adulthood

Answer 4

tend to be long lasting

Question 5

intimate relationships in adulthood

Answer 5

long-term romantic relationships

Question 6

midlife crisis

Answer 6

low in life satisfaction aged 45-54

Question 7

perimenopause

Answer 7

womens reproductive levels reduce to pre-puberty and periods become irregular
age 45-55
last 7-10y

Question 8

menopause

Answer 8

12 months after last period
average last period at 51y
no longer able to have periods or babies

Question 9

managing menopause

Answer 9

at home control methods - loose clothes, avoid alcohol and spicy foods
HRT - hormone replacement therapy
healthy lifestyle

Question 10

menopause symptoms

Answer 10

night sweats, hot flushes, psychological issues, loss of libido , tiredness, insomnia