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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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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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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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16
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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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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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name the three factors that are beneficial to our wellness
healthy habits social support sense of control
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sense of control consists of
self efficacy and locus of control
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LGBTQ2S+ has ___ more discrimination than heterosexuals a) 3x b) 6x c) 2x
a
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what are some of the menstrual problems that occur during this age
dysmenorrhea, migraines, amenorrhea, PMS and PMDD
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true or false - workplace violence is the most common form of violence against women
false - intimate partner violence against women in Canada
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1 in ___ women have experienced physical or sexual violence
3
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true or false - women are at a higher risk for sexual assault
true
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___% of sexual assaults are committed by strangers a) 45%, partner b) 75%, strangers c) 25%, strangers c) 50%, colleagues
c
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what mental health disorders is higher in early adulthood
depression
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what are the 4 mental health disorders that can occur during this age
personality disorders, eating disorders, schizophrenia and anxiety
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willingness to accept reality and compromise is called...
pragmatic thought
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who proposed pragmatic thought
Labouvie Vief
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true or false - intellectual processing starts to decline
false - it is at its peak
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during early adulthood, there is a shift towards...
relativism
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verbal skills ____, spatial skills ____ (decrease/increase_
increase;decrease
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when does fluid intelligence decrease
35-40
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almost ____ of Canadians aged __ to __ have post secondary education
2/3; 25 to 64
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true or false - more Canadian women have post secondary education
true
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is this an extrinsic or intrinsic reward earning a living
extrinsic
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is this an extrinsic or intrinsic reward self worth
intrinsic
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is this an extrinsic or intrinsic reward work ethic
intrinsic
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is this an extrinsic or intrinsic reward future security
extrinsic
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list the four stages of development and briefly explain each one
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
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what are the factors of fail to launch syndrome
cost of living, parenting styles and mental health
49
what part of Erikson's psychosocial stages does early adulthood refer to
intimacy vs isolation
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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
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true or false - women look for men with average SES
false - they look for men with higher SES
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name the type of love only intimacy and passion
romantic love
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name the type of love passion and commitment
fatuous love
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name the type of love commitment
empty love
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what is the name of the ideal love and what does it include
consummate love - intimacy, commitment and passion
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what is the factor of a common Canadian lifestyle
single life
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loneliness is associated with...
physical health and depression
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true or false - cohabitation is less likely for divorce
false - it is more likely
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what are the four factors that result in relationship satisfaction
extraversion, conscientiousness, similar levels of openness and similar levels of agreeableness
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name the type of attachment style less invested in relationships -> break ups -> lonely
avoidant
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name the type of attachment style overly invested -> same person break ups -> low self esteem
ambivalent/resistant
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__% of Canadians think _____ is the most important thing one can do
92%;parenting
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what is the best predictor for postpartum depression
depression during pregnancy
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true or false - marital satisfaction declines after/during parenthood
true
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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
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a recent survey studied showed which three most common drugs used by young adults
marijuana, tobacco and alcohol
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what is abstinence syndrome
it is a cluster of symptoms that result from a sudden decrease in the use of a substance drug
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what drugs are from the opium poppy
heroin, morphine and codeine
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alcohol is both a _____ and a _____
intoxicant and depressant
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what is the name of the popular party drug
ecstasy
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what does LSD stand for
lysergic acid diethylamide
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true or false - dysmenorrhea is the most common menstrual problem
true
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true or false - estrogen is the cause for painful cramps
false - prostaglandins are
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what is amenorrhea
it is the absence of menstruation -> sign of infertility
75
PMS can be linked to imbalances in what neurotransmitters
serotonin and gamma-aminobutyric
76
who are the two people mentioned in the textbook who were charged with sexual assault allegations
Bill Cosby and Jian Ghomeshi
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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
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what are the four rules of attraction
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
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what movie depicts an example of arranged marriage
fiddler on the roof
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what did John Gottman find out
he studied emotion with psycho-psychological measurements -> predict whether a couple would divorce
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why did divorce rates sharply increase in 1968
because of the new Divorce Act -> broadening the grounds for divorce increased economic independence of women

PSYCH 223 (11 decks)

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