Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Psychology Chap 8-13 > Emerging Adulthood > Flashcards

Emerging Adulthood Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
Psychology 101 flashcards GRE® Psychology flashcards AP® Psychology flashcards
1
Q

What are 4 main areas of development of emerging adulthood ?

A

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

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What happens to time between adolescence and adult roles ?

A

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

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What are the five distinctive characteristics of emerging adult hood ?

A

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

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What are three signs of emergence into emerging adulthood ?

A

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 )

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What are some cultural differences in emerging adulthood ?

A

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

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What is the peak physical functioning in emerging adulthood ?

A

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

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What are sleep patterns like for an emerging adulthood ?

A

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

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

How can poor sleeping patterns by improved ?

A
  • wake up at same time each day
  • regular exercise
  • take late afternoon naps
  • avoid excessive alcohol intake
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Define pragmatism ?

A

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

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What is reflective judgement ?

A

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

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Define multiple thinking ?

A

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

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Define relativism?

A

Compare views

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

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

A

Financial easiness
Upgrade education in school

Taking advantage of internships/study abiding programs

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What are 6 benefits of tertiary education ?

A
  • 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
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Name some areas of development of emotional self esteem

A
  • ) awkwardness is physical appearance declines
  • peer evaluations are less likely
  • greater degree of control in ones life’s
  • seek out social contexts they prefer
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Identity formation occurs during what stage is human development ?

A

Adolescence

17
Q

What are key areas to form identity ?

A

Love work

And ideology

18
Q

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

A

Financial reason

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

19
Q

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

A

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

20
Q

What’s important for good sleep hygiene ?

A

Wake up at same time each day

Regularly exercise

Take late afternoon naps

Limit caffeine intake

Avoid excessive alcohol intake

21
Q

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

A

Don’t have parents monitor or set rules

No stability eg no job
No responsibilities to restrain behaviour

22
Q

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

A

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

23
Q

What are two was to avoid accidents and fatalities ?

A

Parent involvement
And monitoring

Having a graduated drivers license

24
Q

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

A

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

25
Q

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

A

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

26
Q

What are the 3 elements of identity development ?

A

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

27
Q

What comes in the way to explore identity development ?

A

Culture

Globalization

28
Q

What are the four identity statuses by Marcia ?

A

1( achievement

2) foreclosure
3) moratorium
4) diffusion

29
Q

What are the 4 ways of responding to ethnic awareness ?

A

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

30
Q

Name two gender stereo types that are still current ?

A

the belief that women should focus on caring for children

Women get hired less frequently than men

31
Q

Participation in conventional politics is high

True or false

A

False it’s low lack of interest

32
Q

Emerging adults are skeptical of politicians motives

True or false

A

True

33
Q

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

True or false

A

True

34
Q

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

A

College

Cohabitation

Independence

Parental interaction increases once moved

Ethnic minorities stay at home longer

35
Q

What are the 4 stages of development in friendships?

A

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

36
Q

What are three factors in development of love and sexuality ?

A

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

37
Q

Unemployment rate is twice as high for adult beyond age 25

True or false

A

True

Unemployment is a high risk for depression

Unemployment especially high for ethnic minorities

38
Q

William Wilson proposed 4 correctives for unemployment , they are ?

A

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

39
Q

What is the media used for ?

A

Internet
Social networking

Pornography

Mobile phones playing games

Used for college /work

Psychology Chap 8-13 (6 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions