Chapt 13

Question 1

emerging adulthood

Answer 1

distinct period of development found in societies that allow young people an extended opportunities to explore

Question 2

when do mental health issues arise

Answer 2

in emerging adulthood

Question 3

number one cause of death

Answer 3

accidents

Question 4

physical development

Answer 4

• peaks in early adulthood (20/30) and then declines in late adulthood
• physical strength peaks in 20s and 30s

Question 5

what doe young adults have higher rates in

Answer 5

obesity, STI’s, asthma, diabetes, cancer

Question 6

when does sensory sharpness peak

Answer 6

in 20s but then declines

Question 7

what age does fertility start decreasing

Answer 7

age 35

Question 8

how much physical activity do adults need

Answer 8

30 minutes 5 times a week

Question 9

substance dependence

Answer 9

having the substance in the body becomes a norm

Question 10

tolerance

Answer 10

the body becomes habituated to a certain amount and needs more to achieve the same effect

Question 11

abstinence syndrome

Answer 11

withdrawal symptoms occur when the dosage is lowered

Question 12

examples of abused substances

Answer 12

depressants, stimulants, and hallucinogens, many people

Question 13

what are depressants

Answer 13

slow the nervous system; they include alcohol, narcotics derived from the opium poppy and sedatives

Question 14

what are stimulants

Answer 14

they speed up heartbeat and bodily functions

Question 15

what does cocaine do to body

Answer 15

it increases heart rate, spikes blood pressure, constricts arteries, and thicken blood’ combines it can cause cardiovascular and respiratory collapse

Question 16

hallucinogenic

Answer 16

contribute to perceptual distortions or hallucinations; marijuana, ecstasy, LSD, and PCP are examples

Question 17

Marijuana

Answer 17

is usually smoked; it helps users to relax, elevates their mood, increases sensory awareness, can induce visual hallucinations

Question 18

Dysmenorrhea

Answer 18

pelvic cramps; may be brought on my hormones called prostaglandins; fluid retention in the pelvic region may cause boating; 84% experience

Question 19

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

Answer 19

-combination of biological and psychological symptoms affecting women during 4-6 day interval preceding menstruation

Question 20

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)

Answer 20

• more severe than PMS and must include five or more symptoms,

Question 21

menstrual problems

Answer 21

treatment includes exercise, dietary control, vitamin supplements

Question 22

Amenorrhea

Answer 22

Absence of menstruation and a sign of infertility

Question 23

Dating Violence

Answer 23

“A blanket term that involves “common assaults,” such as verbal threats, pushing, and slapping, committed by an individual in an intimate relationship and often leading to injuries

Question 24

Sexual harassment

Answer 24

In the workplace, defined as deliberate or repeated unwanted comments, gestures, or physical contacts

Question 25

Crystallized intelligence

Answer 25

(represents one’s lifetime of intellectual attainments) increases with age

Question 26

Fluid intelligence

Answer 26

(mental flexibility, the ability to process information rapidly) is more likely to decrease with age

Question 27

dualistic thinking

Answer 27

absolute judgments

Question 28

relativistic thinking

Answer 28

more abstract judgements

Question 29

Pragmatic thought (Labouvie-Vief’s)

Answer 29

Adults must narrow possibilities into choices

Question 30

Cognitive-affective complexity

Answer 30

the harboring of both positive and negative feelings about their career choices or partners; adults function best when they can accept reality

Question 31

The Diverse Culture of Postsecondary Education

Answer 31

Diversity refers to the differences we find between groups of people: ethnic and cultural diversity, socio-economic level, gender, age, and sexual orientation

Question 32

are young adults less or more egocentric than adolescents

Answer 32

less egocentric

Question 33

extrinsic motives

Answer 33

earning a living, fringe benefits, security

Question 34

intrinsic motives

Answer 34

opportunity to engage in stimulating and satisfying activities

Question 35

some intrinsic reasons for working

Answer 35

work ethic, self-identity, self-fulfillment, self worth, socialization, public roles

Question 36

Careers

Answer 36

are chosen paths that can potentially frame a lifetime of satisfaction and growth; numerous stages

Question 37

Donald Super theory of career development

Answer 37

1. fantasy stage,
2. tentative choice stage,
3. realistic choice stage
4. maintenance stage
   5.Retirement stage

Question 38

Fantasy stage

Answer 38

involves a child’s unrealistic conception of self-potential and of the world of work. stops at age 11 and is more glamourous and unrealistic fit with abilities

Question 39

Tentative choice stage

Answer 39

age 11-17
the focus is based on interests abilities, limitations, and glamour

Question 40

Realistic choice stage

Answer 40

choices narrow as students weigh job requirements and rewards against interests, abilities and values

Question 41

maintenance stage

Answer 41

-person settles into their career role, which normally occurs in a second half of their 30s.
-feeling of moving forward but can feel trapped in a dead end job

Question 42

Retirement stage

Answer 42

• the individual severs bonds with the workplace; retirees often undertake second of third careers