Chapter 11 Early Adulthood

Question 1

Physical Changes throughout 20’s

Answer 1

Peak Physical Performance before 30. (btwn 19-26)
Starts to see decline as 30 approaches:
- sagging chin
-less physical abilities
-sensory systems show little change

Question 2

Cognitive Development in early Adulthood

Answer 2

Realistic thinking
Reflexive and Relativistic thinking
Post Formal thought

Question 3

Define realistic thinking

Answer 3

Switch from acquiring knowledge to applying knowledge, less idealistic

Question 4

Define Post Formal Thought

Answer 4

Thinking is less absolutist and dualistic and considers the context more (think of “world without thumbs” questions”

Question 5

What is emerging adulthood?

Answer 5

Transition from adolescence to adulthood.
Features:
Identity exploration
Instability
Self- focused
Feeling in-between
Age of possibility when opportunity to transform their lives
Reverse top dog phenomenon (HS to college)