Early Adulthood Flashcards
what are the ages of early adulthood
a) 20-30
b) 18-30
c) 20-40
c
what are the Big Five adult role transitions
- left home
- completed education
- start career
- marriage
- kids
during what age do most people believe they have fully attained adulthood
25
true or false - at this age, young adults are at their tallest
true
true or false - reaction time at this age is not that great
false - young adults are at their height of reaction time
when is brain maturation reached
30
the response inhibition of what two brain structures
frontal lobe and limbic system
true or false - structural and functionality connectivity can no longer be strengthened
false - it can still be
describe the development of the following body system
senses
very sharp
describe the development of the following body system
reproductive systems
after age 30, there is risk for complications and miscarriage
after age 20, fertility decreases
true or false - fertility decreases more slowly for men
true
describe the development of the following body system
immune system
less antibodies produced
highly sensitive to stress
describe the development of the following body system
physical fitness
athletes peak
strength and speed declines after age 35
name the four determinants of health
- biology and genetics
- socioeconomic
- health care system
- physical environment
what type of illness are young adults most affected by
STI
true or false - deaths are common
false - they are uncommon at this age
_____ is the most common cause of death
a) cancer
b) motor accidents
c) injuries and poisons
c
______ is the second most common cause of death
a) cancer
b) motor accidents
c) injuries and poisons
a
define adaptive thermogenesis
it is a survival strategy - regulated production of heat in response to environmental changes
list 4 benefits to exercising daily
- reduces osteoporosis
- increases longevity
- decreases dementia
- optimizes immune system
- increases lung capacity
- more flexibility
what is the optimal amount of exercise suggested
30 minutes a day for 5 days a week
what are the three most common drugs used
depressants, hallucinogens and stimulants
true or false - marijuana, LSD and ecstasy are part of the depressant drug group
false - they are part of the hallucinogen drug group
is alcohol a stimulant or depressant
depressant
name the three factors that are beneficial to our wellness
healthy habits
social support
sense of control
sense of control consists of
self efficacy and locus of control
LGBTQ2S+ has ___ more discrimination than heterosexuals
a) 3x
b) 6x
c) 2x
a
what are some of the menstrual problems that occur during this age
dysmenorrhea, migraines, amenorrhea, PMS and PMDD
true or false - workplace violence is the most common form of violence against women
false - intimate partner violence against women in Canada
1 in ___ women have experienced physical or sexual violence
3
true or false - women are at a higher risk for sexual assault
true
___% of sexual assaults are committed by strangers
a) 45%, partner
b) 75%, strangers
c) 25%, strangers
c) 50%, colleagues
c
what mental health disorders is higher in early adulthood
depression
what are the 4 mental health disorders that can occur during this age
personality disorders, eating disorders, schizophrenia and anxiety
willingness to accept reality and compromise is called…
pragmatic thought
who proposed pragmatic thought
Labouvie Vief
true or false - intellectual processing starts to decline
false - it is at its peak
during early adulthood, there is a shift towards…
relativism
verbal skills ____, spatial skills ____
(decrease/increase_
increase;decrease
when does fluid intelligence decrease
35-40
almost ____ of Canadians aged __ to __ have post secondary education
2/3; 25 to 64
true or false - more Canadian women have post secondary education
true
is this an extrinsic or intrinsic reward
earning a living
extrinsic
is this an extrinsic or intrinsic reward
self worth
intrinsic
is this an extrinsic or intrinsic reward
work ethic
intrinsic
is this an extrinsic or intrinsic reward
future security
extrinsic
list the four stages of development and briefly explain each one
- fantasy stage - unrealistic -> elementary school
- exploratory stage - based on abilities, interests and status -> highschool
- established stage - takes into account requirements and skills -> university
- maintenance - sense of moving forward -> late 30s
what are the factors of fail to launch syndrome
cost of living, parenting styles and mental health
what part of Erikson’s psychosocial stages does early adulthood refer to
intimacy vs isolation
what are the three cycles of stability or instability
novice phase - adjustment (dream)
med era phase - reassessment and reorganization
culmination phase - creation of new life
true or false - women look for men with average SES
false - they look for men with higher SES
name the type of love
only intimacy and passion
romantic love
name the type of love
passion and commitment
fatuous love
name the type of love
commitment
empty love
what is the name of the ideal love and what does it include
consummate love - intimacy, commitment and passion
what is the factor of a common Canadian lifestyle
single life
loneliness is associated with…
physical health and depression
true or false - cohabitation is less likely for divorce
false - it is more likely
what are the four factors that result in relationship satisfaction
extraversion, conscientiousness, similar levels of openness and similar levels of agreeableness
name the type of attachment style
less invested in relationships -> break ups -> lonely
avoidant
name the type of attachment style
overly invested -> same person break ups -> low self esteem
ambivalent/resistant
__% of Canadians think _____ is the most important thing one can do
92%;parenting
what is the best predictor for postpartum depression
depression during pregnancy
true or false - marital satisfaction declines after/during parenthood
true
at this age, 30 minutes of physical activity 5 days a week can cause a decrease risk in
developing colon cancer, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease
a recent survey studied showed which three most common drugs used by young adults
marijuana, tobacco and alcohol
what is abstinence syndrome
it is a cluster of symptoms that result from a sudden decrease in the use of a substance drug
what drugs are from the opium poppy
heroin, morphine and codeine
alcohol is both a _____ and a
_____
intoxicant and depressant
what is the name of the popular party drug
ecstasy
what does LSD stand for
lysergic acid diethylamide
true or false - dysmenorrhea is the most common menstrual problem
true
true or false - estrogen is the cause for painful cramps
false - prostaglandins are
what is amenorrhea
it is the absence of menstruation -> sign of infertility
PMS can be linked to imbalances in what neurotransmitters
serotonin and gamma-aminobutyric
who are the two people mentioned in the textbook who were charged with sexual assault allegations
Bill Cosby and Jian Ghomeshi
why could Levinson’s views of life seem archaic
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
what are the four rules of attraction
- good symmetry
- body shape/hips
- small and sharp features on females and large face and jaw on men
- good smelling pheromones
what movie depicts an example of arranged marriage
fiddler on the roof
what did John Gottman find out
he studied emotion with psycho-psychological measurements -> predict whether a couple would divorce
why did divorce rates sharply increase in 1968
because of the new Divorce Act -> broadening the grounds for divorce
increased economic independence of women
