Early Adulthood (Physical and Cognitive Notes) Flashcards
What age is Brain maturation usually reached
Age 30
How does the brain change during early adulthood (improvements)
- brain size and weight become stable
- connections are formed
- most functions have specialized in specific areas of the brain (more differences/lateralization)
- frontal lobes and limbic system fully developed
How are senses and fitness at this stage
Senses are as sharp as they will ever be, we are also at our tallest (not growing anymore)
When does physical fitness tend to decline
between ages 35 and 40
How is our Reproductive capacity in Early adulthood
it is good in the beginning, not at our best near the end of early adulthood
- fertility drops after the 20s (females loose eggs) and miscarriage is more common after age 30
How are our immune systems during this stage
adults produce fewer antibodies compared to children and adolescents, we are also very vulnerable to stress and depression
What is Primary vs Secondary aging
Primary aging = universal and biological things that happen to all of us (eg. grey hair)
Secondary aging = more environmental and how fast we age that varies per person (eg.smoking)
What are the 4 determinants of health
- Biology and Genetics
- Socioeconomic (early childhood development, education, social support, etc)
- Health Care System (medical services)
- Physical Environment (housing, safe workplace, clean air, etc)
Young adults are less susceptible to cold/illness but are the most effected by ___
STI’s
Why are deaths less common for early adulthood, and what are the main causes of deaths
Because there is frontal lobe development (more smart and safe)
Accidents are the main cause of death followed by cancer
What percentage of adults are obese
30%
What is Adaptive Thermogenesis
When you start eating less, your body starts to preserve calories, which stops you from losing weight
How much exercise should adults be getting
30 minutes a day 5 times a week
What is the main cause of stress for early adults
School tuition
What are 3 wellness factors that are effective in this age group
Healthy habits, Social support, and Sense of control;
