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