Adulthood: Biopsychosocial Model (early) Flashcards
When we reach the age at which the law says we can vote, get a driver’s license, marry w/out consent.
Legal adult
When we can reach the age at which we can reproduce.
Biological adult
When we start performing adult roles
Social adult
When we arrive at a self-concept of being responsible for our lives, of being self-directing.
Psychological adult
Physical development in Early Adulthood: Height
M= 20 F= 18
Physical development in Early Adulthood: Weight (20-30y/o)
M= 15lbs F= 14lbs
Physical development in Early Adulthood: Muscle structure & internal organs
Peak= 19-26
Body slows down= >26
Physical development in Early Adulthood: Sensory function
- Decreased eye lens flexibility
- Female can detect higher pitched sounds than men
Physical development in Early Adulthood: Nervous system
- Continue to increase in weight
- Reaches maximum potential
Lifestyle choices that affect the state of health in early adulthood
Food choices, alcohol, tobacco, physical fitness “FAT P”
What are the three stages of intellectual/ethical development according to Perry?
Dualism—>Relativism—>Commitment
Early adulthood, at what age?
19-34
Late adulthood, at what age?
65 up
The world is viewed in such polar terms: right vs wrong, we vs they, good vs bad, absolute right & authorities have absolute knowledge.
Dualism
Uncertainty exists; poorly qualified authorities. They can learn truth for themselves.
Relativism
Realizes need to commit to an idea or concept rather than look for an authority to follow.
Commitment
Begins to show _______. Makes ______: explores issues of responsibility.
Commitment
Diversity and uncertainty are acceptable: because authorities don’t know answers yet & puzzled at what standards should be.
Relativism
Uncertainty and diversity are legitimate: two authorities can disagree without either of the being right or wrong. Knowledge and content are relative to the context.
Relativism