Biopsychosocial Model of Adulthood 1 Flashcards
what aspect of adulthood?
… when we reach the age at which we can reproduce…..
biological aspect
adulthood has ______________, ______________ and _____________ aspects.
biological, psychological and social
what aspect of adulthood?
… when we reach the age at which the law says we cal vote, get a driver’s license, marry without consent……
legal aspect
what aspect of adulthood?
… when we start performing adult roles….
social aspect
what aspect of adulthood?
….. when we arrive at a self-concept of being responsible for our lives, of being self-directing
psychological aspect
stages of adulthood?
early 19-34
middle 35-64
late 65 +
at what age will you still have a physical development in early adulthood in terms of height?
female 18 years old
male 20 years old
at what age range will you still have a peak of physical development in early adulthood in terms of muscle structure and internal organ?
and when body slows down?
peak - 19-26
body slows down - >26
health concerns of earlt adults
examples of the life choices affect the state of health
food choices
tobacco
alcohol
physical fitness
perry’s stages of intellectual/ethical development
dualism
relativism
commitment
how many positions do you have in perry’s stages of intellectual/ethical development
9 positions
meaning of position 1 in dualism
the world is viewed in such polar terms
right vs wrong we vs they good vs bad absolute right authorities have absolute knowledge
postions involve in relativism
position 2-5
relativism
position 2 means…..
uncertainty exists
- poorly qualified authorities
- they can learn truth for themselves
relativism
position 3 means…
diversity and uncertainty are acceptable
- because authorities don’t know answer yet
- puzzled at what standards should be
relativism
position 4 means…
uncertainty and diversity are legitimate
-two authorities can disagree without either of them being rught or wrong