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1
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what are the ages of early adulthood
a) 20-30
b) 18-30
c) 20-40

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c

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what are the Big Five adult role transitions

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  1. left home
  2. completed education
  3. start career
  4. marriage
  5. kids
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during what age do most people believe they have fully attained adulthood

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25

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true or false - at this age, young adults are at their tallest

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true

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true or false - reaction time at this age is not that great

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false - young adults are at their height of reaction time

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6
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when is brain maturation reached

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30

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the response inhibition of what two brain structures

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frontal lobe and limbic system

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true or false - structural and functionality connectivity can no longer be strengthened

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false - it can still be

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describe the development of the following body system

senses

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very sharp

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describe the development of the following body system

reproductive systems

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after age 30, there is risk for complications and miscarriage
after age 20, fertility decreases

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true or false - fertility decreases more slowly for men

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true

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describe the development of the following body system

immune system

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less antibodies produced
highly sensitive to stress

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13
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describe the development of the following body system

physical fitness

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athletes peak
strength and speed declines after age 35

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name the four determinants of health

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  1. biology and genetics
  2. socioeconomic
  3. health care system
  4. physical environment
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what type of illness are young adults most affected by

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STI

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true or false - deaths are common

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false - they are uncommon at this age

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17
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_____ is the most common cause of death

a) cancer
b) motor accidents
c) injuries and poisons

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c

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______ is the second most common cause of death

a) cancer
b) motor accidents
c) injuries and poisons

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a

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19
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define adaptive thermogenesis

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it is a survival strategy - regulated production of heat in response to environmental changes

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20
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list 4 benefits to exercising daily

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  1. reduces osteoporosis
  2. increases longevity
  3. decreases dementia
  4. optimizes immune system
  5. increases lung capacity
  6. more flexibility
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what is the optimal amount of exercise suggested

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30 minutes a day for 5 days a week

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22
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what are the three most common drugs used

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depressants, hallucinogens and stimulants

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true or false - marijuana, LSD and ecstasy are part of the depressant drug group

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false - they are part of the hallucinogen drug group

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is alcohol a stimulant or depressant

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depressant

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25
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name the three factors that are beneficial to our wellness

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healthy habits
social support
sense of control

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sense of control consists of

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self efficacy and locus of control

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27
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LGBTQ2S+ has ___ more discrimination than heterosexuals

a) 3x
b) 6x
c) 2x

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a

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28
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what are some of the menstrual problems that occur during this age

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dysmenorrhea, migraines, amenorrhea, PMS and PMDD

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29
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true or false - workplace violence is the most common form of violence against women

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false - intimate partner violence against women in Canada

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1 in ___ women have experienced physical or sexual violence

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3

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31
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true or false - women are at a higher risk for sexual assault

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true

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32
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___% of sexual assaults are committed by strangers

a) 45%, partner
b) 75%, strangers
c) 25%, strangers
c) 50%, colleagues

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c

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33
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what mental health disorders is higher in early adulthood

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depression

34
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what are the 4 mental health disorders that can occur during this age

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personality disorders, eating disorders, schizophrenia and anxiety

35
Q

willingness to accept reality and compromise is called…

A

pragmatic thought

36
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who proposed pragmatic thought

A

Labouvie Vief

37
Q

true or false - intellectual processing starts to decline

A

false - it is at its peak

38
Q

during early adulthood, there is a shift towards…

A

relativism

39
Q

verbal skills ____, spatial skills ____
(decrease/increase_

A

increase;decrease

40
Q

when does fluid intelligence decrease

A

35-40

41
Q

almost ____ of Canadians aged __ to __ have post secondary education

A

2/3; 25 to 64

42
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true or false - more Canadian women have post secondary education

A

true

43
Q

is this an extrinsic or intrinsic reward

earning a living

A

extrinsic

44
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is this an extrinsic or intrinsic reward

self worth

A

intrinsic

45
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is this an extrinsic or intrinsic reward

work ethic

A

intrinsic

46
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is this an extrinsic or intrinsic reward

future security

A

extrinsic

47
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list the four stages of development and briefly explain each one

A
  1. fantasy stage - unrealistic -> elementary school
  2. exploratory stage - based on abilities, interests and status -> highschool
  3. established stage - takes into account requirements and skills -> university
  4. maintenance - sense of moving forward -> late 30s
48
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what are the factors of fail to launch syndrome

A

cost of living, parenting styles and mental health

49
Q

what part of Erikson’s psychosocial stages does early adulthood refer to

A

intimacy vs isolation

50
Q

what are the three cycles of stability or instability

A

novice phase - adjustment (dream)
med era phase - reassessment and reorganization
culmination phase - creation of new life

51
Q

true or false - women look for men with average SES

A

false - they look for men with higher SES

52
Q

name the type of love
only intimacy and passion

A

romantic love

53
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name the type of love
passion and commitment

A

fatuous love

54
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name the type of love
commitment

A

empty love

55
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what is the name of the ideal love and what does it include

A

consummate love - intimacy, commitment and passion

56
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what is the factor of a common Canadian lifestyle

A

single life

57
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loneliness is associated with…

A

physical health and depression

58
Q

true or false - cohabitation is less likely for divorce

A

false - it is more likely

59
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what are the four factors that result in relationship satisfaction

A

extraversion, conscientiousness, similar levels of openness and similar levels of agreeableness

60
Q

name the type of attachment style

less invested in relationships -> break ups -> lonely

A

avoidant

61
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name the type of attachment style

overly invested -> same person break ups -> low self esteem

A

ambivalent/resistant

62
Q

__% of Canadians think _____ is the most important thing one can do

A

92%;parenting

63
Q

what is the best predictor for postpartum depression

A

depression during pregnancy

64
Q

true or false - marital satisfaction declines after/during parenthood

A

true

65
Q

at this age, 30 minutes of physical activity 5 days a week can cause a decrease risk in

A

developing colon cancer, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease

66
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a recent survey studied showed which three most common drugs used by young adults

A

marijuana, tobacco and alcohol

67
Q

what is abstinence syndrome

A

it is a cluster of symptoms that result from a sudden decrease in the use of a substance drug

68
Q

what drugs are from the opium poppy

A

heroin, morphine and codeine

69
Q

alcohol is both a _____ and a
_____

A

intoxicant and depressant

70
Q

what is the name of the popular party drug

A

ecstasy

71
Q

what does LSD stand for

A

lysergic acid diethylamide

72
Q

true or false - dysmenorrhea is the most common menstrual problem

A

true

73
Q

true or false - estrogen is the cause for painful cramps

A

false - prostaglandins are

74
Q

what is amenorrhea

A

it is the absence of menstruation -> sign of infertility

75
Q

PMS can be linked to imbalances in what neurotransmitters

A

serotonin and gamma-aminobutyric

76
Q

who are the two people mentioned in the textbook who were charged with sexual assault allegations

A

Bill Cosby and Jian Ghomeshi

77
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why could Levinson’s views of life seem archaic

A

he believed that in the late 30s, people should be settling down/planting their roots
-> it is now acceptable for women to be independent and be single for as long as they want

78
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what are the four rules of attraction

A
  1. good symmetry
  2. body shape/hips
  3. small and sharp features on females and large face and jaw on men
  4. good smelling pheromones
79
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what movie depicts an example of arranged marriage

A

fiddler on the roof

80
Q

what did John Gottman find out

A

he studied emotion with psycho-psychological measurements -> predict whether a couple would divorce

81
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why did divorce rates sharply increase in 1968

A

because of the new Divorce Act -> broadening the grounds for divorce
increased economic independence of women

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