Chapter 2: NLS - Adulthood

Question 1

regarded as a phase of stabilization in the development process that separated the period of “progressive development” from senescence

Answer 1

adulthood

Question 2

period of relative rapid transformations that although less dramatic, are as important as those occurring in the aging period

Answer 2

adulthood

Question 3

period of considerable metabolic activity as well as continuing development of the functions of the organism

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adulthood

Question 4

are the biologic progenitors (the parents who must initiate and nourish each new generation)

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young adults

Question 5

physiological changes

_____ larger in men than in women, in adults who are physically active and consume a low-fat diet, and age-related declines

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lean body mass

Question 6

physiological changes

_____ larger in women than in men; smaller in persons who exercise regularly and eat less fat

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fat compartment

Question 7

physiological changes

_____ is larger in thin or less fat persons and smaller in fat persons

Answer 7

water compartment

Question 8

psychosocial maturity

young adulthood (18-40 y/o) core psychosocial problem to resolve

Answer 8

intimacy vs isolation

Question 9

psychosocial maturity

middle adulthood 40-60 y/o core psychological problem to resolve

Answer 9

generatively vs. self-absorption

Question 10

psychosocial maturity

older adulthood 60-80 y/o core psychological problem to resolve

Answer 10

integrity and despair

Question 11

major focus during adulthood

Answer 11

health promotion and disease prevention

Question 12

defined as complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or dysfunction

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health

Question 13

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

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wellness

Question 14

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

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lifestyle

Question 15

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

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addiction

Question 16

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

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stress

Question 17

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

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traditional approach

Question 18

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

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preventive approach

Question 19

emphasized positive lifestyle choices that will enhance physical and mental wellbeing and promotes positive planning of a healthy lifestyle for physical and mental wellbeing

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wellness approach

Question 20

related to personal perception of one’s own health and wellbeing, although the perception and reality may not necessarily agree

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health outlook

Question 21

includes self-care such as seeking medical care when symptoms are developed, following directions when using medications or exercising regularly

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health care