Chapter 13: Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood Flashcards
Emerging adulthood
Transition from adolescence to adulthood (18-25)
Characteristics of emerging adulthood include
Identity exploration, instability, self-focus, feeling in-between, lots of possibilities
Is emerging adulthood a universal experience?
No, it is primarily an experience for privileged adolescents.
T or F
Early adulthood milestones happen sooner now than they used to.
False
Ways to help adolescents become more mature on their way to adulthood include
- Providing them opportunities to be contributors
- Giving quality feedback
- Creating positive adult connections
- Challenging them to become more competent
What are some markers of adulthood in the USA?
- Full-time job with a steady income
- College
- Graduate school
- Taking responsibility for oneself
College students today are motivated by _______.
Getting a high-income job (guilty lol)
Most of us reach our peak levels of physical performance before the age of __.
30 (yikes)
Muscle tone begins to decline around age __.
30 (yikes again)
T or F
Adolescents die more than emerging adults.
False
What are some causes for the high mortality rate of emerging adults?
Inactivity, poor diet, obesity, substance abuse, lack of reproductive health care, and lower use of healthcare facilities
Why are all-nighters for studying bad?
They can distort your memory and cause unclear thinking and lowered concentration
What factors lead to obesity?
Genetic predisposition, greater amounts of screen time, less physical activity, lack of sleep (less than 8 hrs)
Binge eating disorder BED
Involves frequent binge eating but without compensatory behavior like with bulimia (me omg!)
Strategies to make exercise a part of your life include
Reducing screen time, charting progress, getting rid of excuses, imagining the alternative
Aerobic exercises
Sustained exercise that stimulates heart and lung activity
Addiction
A pattern of behavior characterized by an overwhelming involvement with using a drug and a preoccupation with securing its supply
T or F
Binge drinking is common among college students.
True (losers lol)
What are some common addictions among emerging adults?
Alcoholism, cigs and nic, weed
T or F
The average age of marriage is decreasing in the US.
False
Is hooking up with strangers more common for women or men?
Men ofc
T or F
American sex lives are shockingly conservative.
True
T or F
Men are more likely than women to change sexual patterns,
False
Sexually transmitted infections STIs
Diseases contracted primarily through sexual activity
Gonorrhea
Called the “drip” or “clap,” causes discharge from the genitals and painful urination, which can lead to infertility
Syphilis
Characterized by a sore and the outbreak of a rash which can lead to paralysis or death if not treated
Chlamydia
A common STI, can lead to infertility
Genital Herpes
Caused by a family of viruses, leads to eruption of sores and blisters
AIDS
Caused by virus, transmitted by semen and blood
Genital warts
Caused by HPV, very contagious
Rape
Forcible sexual intercourse with someone who does not consent
Date rape
Coercive rape with someone the perpetrator is at least acquainted with
How did Piaget view cognition in adults?
- Their qualitative thought was the same as adolescents
- Their quantitative thought had increased
Postformal thought
Thinking that is reflective, relativistic, contextual, provisional, realistic, and influenced by emotions
T or F
Personality and creativity are linked.
True
Extrinsic vs. intrinsic motivation
E: to obtain something
I: for the sake of it
Grit
Involves passion and persistence in achieving long-term goals
Damon’s thoughts on academic achievement
The need to succeed is often stressed but not the reason for doing so
Most people spend __ of their time working.
1/3
As women entered the workforce, what changed in their family dynamics?
- men took more responsibility at home
- women began taking more responsibility for breadwinning
- men showed greater interest in family
