Early Adulthood Flashcards
What is an early adult’s body like?
It is at its peak performance with its reproductive system, motor ability, strength, and lung capacity operating at its best.
True or False. Habits we establish in our twenties are related to certain health conditions in middle age.
True. Healthy habits like regular exercise and a good diet will lower the risks of health concerns like heart disease later on in life.
What are some habits that experts recommend young adults do to facilitate good health?
- Maintain a lean body mass index
- Moderate alcohol intake
- Smoke-free lifestyle
- Reduce sugar intake
- Develop an active lifestyle
- Eating vegetables
- Practicing portion control
- Exercise regularly
- Find a job you love
What are the leading causes of death for ages 15 - 24 and 25 - 34?
Unintentional injury, suicide, and homicide
What is the rate of binge drinking in 2014 for ages 18-20 and 21-25?
28.5% for 18-20 and 43.3% for 21-25
Alcohol is involved in nearly _____% of acquaintance rape cases
90%
Over ____% of sexual assault involve alcohol use by victim and _____% involve alcohol use of perpetrator
40% and 70%
True or False. Alcohol and drug use increase the risk of engaging in risky sexual behavior.
True. While under the influence, you may end up having sex with someone who has had multiple partners, have anal sex without a condom, have sex with multiple partners, and have sex with someone whose history is unknown.
When does a man peak in their sexual responsiveness?
Between their late teens and early twenties
When does a female peak in their sexual responsiveness? Why?
Late 30s and 40s. They feel more self-confident and less restricted in expressing their sexuality.
What % of people in the US engage in oral sex?
90%
The mean age of first-time mothers in the US has increased by _______
1.4 years
What is one major reason couples have been delaying childbearing?
More women are attending college and building careers.
Infertility affects what percentage of the reproductive-age population?
11%
What is one of the common cause of infertility for men?
Lack of sperm production or low sperm count
What is one of the most common causes of female infertility?
Ovulation disorder
Besides ovulation disorder, what is another major cause of female infertility?
Blocked fallopian tubes.
What are two reasons why a female’s fallopian tubes may get blocked?
Abnormal uterine growth (ex. endometriosis) or infection (ex. pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
What are two main causes of PID?
Chlamydia and gonorrhea
The majority of infertility cases are treated using what?
Fertility drugs or surgical procedures
What is IVF? When is it used?
IVF is a procedure in which a woman’s eggs are removed and then fertilized outside of the woman’s body. The fertilized egg is then reinserted into the woman’s uterus.
It is used when a woman’s fallopian tubes are blocked or deformed or when a man has a low sperm count.
What is gamete intrafallopian tube transfer (GIFT)?
A procedure in which both sperm and ova are implanted into the fallopian tube and fertilization occurs naturally.
What is zygote intrafallopian tube transfer (ZIFT)?
A procedure in which the sperm and ova are fertilized outside of the woman’s body and the fertilized zygote is implanted into the fallopian tube.
What are some methods that same-sex couples to create a child?
Surrogate pregnancy, artificial insemination, and reciprocal IVF.
Describe post-formal thought. How is it different from Piaget’s formal operational thought?
Post-formal thought is the ability to use daw upon experience to think up realistic outcomes to abstract situations. This type of thinking is practical, realistic, and individualistic.
Post-formal thought is different from formal operational thought because those in the post-formal thought stage make decisions based on prior experience or necessity rather than what others think and they are based on prior experience in which those in the formal operational stage do not have yet.
What are the three stages of Perry’s scheme?
Dualism, multiplicity, relativism
What is dualism?
Black and white thinking that declares that some people are right and some people are wrong
What is multiplicity?
Thinking that acknowledges that humans may not have the answers to some problems yet.
What is relativism?
Thinking that emphasizes the importance of the context of a specific problem. Is open to changing their viewpoint
What is dialectical thought?
One of the most advanced forms of post-formal thought. Involves bringing together two opposing viewpoints, synthesizing them, and coming up with new ideas.
According to the US Census Bureau, what % of the American pop. 25 and older have completed high school or higher education?
90%
According to statistics, are men or women more likely to have graduated from college?
Women
Which racial group has the most amount of people with college degrees? Which racial group has the least amount?
White Americans have the most while Hispanic Americans have the least.
Which racial group has the most amount of emerging adults enrolled in college? Which racial group has the least amount?
Asians are the most enrolled while African Americans are the least enrolled.
What are the skills that college and universities say need to be learned to be successful in today’s economy?
Global awareness, critical thinking skills, communication, moral reasoning, and responsibility.
What is the biggest skill that employers say graduating college seniors are lacking?
Professionalism and work ethic