Chapter 2: NLS - Adulthood Flashcards
regarded as a phase of stabilization in the development process that separated the period of “progressive development” from senescence
adulthood
period of relative rapid transformations that although less dramatic, are as important as those occurring in the aging period
adulthood
period of considerable metabolic activity as well as continuing development of the functions of the organism
adulthood
are the biologic progenitors (the parents who must initiate and nourish each new generation)
young adults
physiological changes
_____ larger in men than in women, in adults who are physically active and consume a low-fat diet, and age-related declines
lean body mass
physiological changes
_____ larger in women than in men; smaller in persons who exercise regularly and eat less fat
fat compartment
physiological changes
_____ is larger in thin or less fat persons and smaller in fat persons
water compartment
psychosocial maturity
young adulthood (18-40 y/o) core psychosocial problem to resolve
intimacy vs isolation
psychosocial maturity
middle adulthood 40-60 y/o core psychological problem to resolve
generatively vs. self-absorption
psychosocial maturity
older adulthood 60-80 y/o core psychological problem to resolve
integrity and despair
major focus during adulthood
health promotion and disease prevention
defined as complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or dysfunction
health
in addition to being healthy seeks to develop the maximal potential of individuals within their own environments
indicates a positive dynamic state as a person strives toward a higher level of function
represents continuum from high-level wellness and optimum health to low-level wellness, illness, and death
wellness
a person’s unique pattern of living, depending on its form can be negative or positive in its health results; these patterns reflect our values and beliefs
lifestyle
the state of being enslaved to some undesirable practice that is physically or psychologically habit-forming to the extent that is cessation causes severe trauma
addiction
a specific physiologic or psychological reaction to a life event
can result in adverse physiologic symptoms including gi distress, irregular sleeping patterns, increased muscle tension with resulting balance or backache, cardiovascular responses resulting in constrictions of blood vessels, and rapid pulse
stress
leads to change only when the symptoms of illness or disease already exist and the individual seeks out a physician to diagnose and cure the condition
traditional approach
focuses on identifying risk factors that increases a person’s chances of developing a health problem and making behavior choices that will prevent or minimize such risks
includes screening programs and blood pressure screening, emphasized disease risk and “do not rules” of care, and seeks to identify and reduce risk factors for disease
preventive approach
emphasized positive lifestyle choices that will enhance physical and mental wellbeing and promotes positive planning of a healthy lifestyle for physical and mental wellbeing
wellness approach
related to personal perception of one’s own health and wellbeing, although the perception and reality may not necessarily agree
health outlook
includes self-care such as seeking medical care when symptoms are developed, following directions when using medications or exercising regularly
health care
