Emerging Adulthood Flashcards by Aariah Nynthika Singh Singh

What are 4 main areas of development of emerging adulthood ?

1) physical development
2) .cognitive development
3) emotional and self development
4) Emotional and self development

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What happens to time between adolescence and adult roles ?

Marriage is postponed due to invention of birth control pills , less stringent standards of sexual morality

Increased education - having higher education means less of a chance to settle down early

Able to be a single woman and educational and employment opportunities

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What are the five distinctive characteristics of emerging adult hood ?

1) age of identity exploration or: work , love

2) age of instability exploration leads t- change in residence
- changes in education
- changed in work
- changes in love relationships

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What are three signs of emergence into emerging adulthood ?

1) self crocuses - learning to be more self sufficient before committing
Learn to make independent decisions

2) age of feelin -in - between transition
3) age of possibilities - potential for dramatic changes ( high hopes great expectations )

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What are some cultural differences in emerging adulthood ?

Level of education and training versus those who don’t
Cultural differences in terms of premarital sex and cohabitation

Developing countries split between urban and rural (more opportunities in schooling a exploration

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What is the peak physical functioning in emerging adulthood ?

Four stages of peak physical functioning

Vo2 peaks in by early 20’s
Cardiac output peaks at age 25
Reaction, grip , strength and bone density are at its peak

Least susceptibility to physical illness

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What are sleep patterns like for an emerging adulthood ?

Poor nutrition , high stress, lack of sleep , lack of exercise

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How can poor sleeping patterns by improved ?

wake up at same time each day
regular exercise
take late afternoon naps
avoid excessive alcohol intake

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Define pragmatism ?

Adopting logical thinking to the practical constraints of real life situations

Being aware of impact of social factors

Comparable to dialectical thought - problems may have no clear solution

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What is reflective judgement ?

The capacity to evaluate the accuracy and coherence of evidence and arguments

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Define multiple thinking ?

Awareness is more than one side to each story , each story is valued equally

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Define relativism?

Compare views

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What is it that more women have tertiary education then men ?

Financial easiness
Upgrade education in school

Taking advantage of internships/study abiding programs

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What are 6 benefits of tertiary education ?

higher earnings and occupational status
verbal and quantitative skills
oral and written. Immunity communication
distinct identity
social confidence
increased self concept and psychological well being

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Name some areas of development of emotional self esteem

) awkwardness is physical appearance declines
peer evaluations are less likely
greater degree of control in ones life’s
seek out social contexts they prefer

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Identity formation occurs during what stage is human development ?

Adolescence

What are key areas to form identity ?

Love work

And ideology

Why does it take most people to complete a 4 year degree in six years ?

Financial reason

Switch majors or do a minor as well study abroad programs /take advantage of internships

Describe the PEAK of physical functioning ? Symptoms of weakness is the hint

Examples of peak physical functioning are :

Need an alarm clock to wake up
Tired and irritable
Troubled concentrating and remembering
Falling asleep while watching by

What’s important for good sleep hygiene ?

Wake up at same time each day

Regularly exercise

Take late afternoon naps

Limit caffeine intake

Avoid excessive alcohol intake

What is the main reason for injuries and fatalities among emerging adults ?

Don’t have parents monitor or set rules

No stability eg no job
No responsibilities to restrain behaviour

What are the 2 reasons why car fatalities occur among age 15-24?

1) lack of experience
2) risky driving behaviour eg speed , driving under the influence or not wearing a seatbelt
3) socialization
4) personality characteristics can promote high risk driving

What are two was to avoid accidents and fatalities ?

Parent involvement
And monitoring

Having a graduated drivers license

What are 2 ways William perry’s dualistic thinking works ?

Multiple thinking : aware that there is more than one side to every story and each side should be valued equally

Relativism : compare merits of competing views

Commitment : commit to certain viewpoints but be open to reevaluate views

When self esteem is developed further 5 factors begin to decline ?

1) self awakened ness of physical appearance declines 2) peer evaluations from high school becomes less likely 3) family connections improve 4) greater degree of control over one life 5) seek out social contexts they prefer

What are the 3 elements of identity development ?

1) assessing abilities and strengths 2) identifications that have accumulated middling 3) assess opportunities available to them on society

What comes in the way to explore identity development ?

Culture | Globalization

What are the four identity statuses by Marcia ?

1( achievement 2) foreclosure 3) moratorium 4) diffusion

What are the 4 ways of responding to ethnic awareness ?

Assimilation : I think of My self as Canadian not indo Canadian Separation : I'm not part of two cultures black Marginality: with the Indian friends I feel white and with my white friends I feel indian , don't feel like o belong to either group Biculturalism: being of two cultures eg Mexican and American is having the best of high worlds , you have different strengths you can draw from on different situations

Name two gender stereo types that are still current ?

the belief that women should focus on caring for children Women get hired less frequently than men

Participation in conventional politics is high True or false

False it's low lack of interest

Emerging adults are skeptical of politicians motives True or false

True

Volunteer work is increased but they are frustrated and alienate by conventional political processes True or false

True

What are common reasons 18-19 year olds leave their homes ?

College Cohabitation Independence Parental interaction increases once moved Ethnic minorities stay at home longer

What are the 4 stages of development in friendships?

1(importance of intimacy and growth 2) more self disclosure and less shared activities 3) decline in leisure activities as people age and begin to enter adult responsibilities

What are three factors in development of love and sexuality ?

1) experimenting a romantic sexual relationship 2) intimacy is a major component of emerging adult relationship 3) seek similarities in a partner 4) consensual validation

Unemployment rate is twice as high for adult beyond age 25 True or false

True Unemployment is a high risk for depression Unemployment especially high for ethnic minorities

William Wilson proposed 4 correctives for unemployment , they are ?

1) upgrade education 2) improve school to work programs 3) improve access to employment 4) provide government funded public service jobs

What is the media used for ?

Internet Social networking Pornography Mobile phones playing games Used for college /work