Exam #3 Flashcards
Briefly describe the concept of Emerging Adulthood.
The period of emerging adulthood is a transitional time between the end of adolescence and before individuals acquire all the benchmarks of adulthood. Continued identity exploration and preparation for full independence from parents are demonstrated. Although at one’s physiological peak, emerging adults are most at risk for involvement in violent crimes and substance abuse. (18-25 years old)
Briefly describe the concept of Young Adulthood.
The twenties and thirties are identified as early adulthood. Intimate relationships, establishing families, and work are primary concerns at this stage of life.
Briefly describe the concept of Middle Adulthood
The forties through the mid-sixties is referred to as middle adulthood. This is a period in which aging becomes more noticeable and when many people are at their peak of productivity in love and work.
Briefly describe the concept of Late Adulthood.
Late adulthood is sometimes subdivided into two categories: The young-old who are from 65-84 years and the oldest-old who are 85 years and older. One of the primary differences between these groups is that the young-old are still relatively healthy, productive, active, and the majority continue to live independently. With both age groups the risks of diseases such as, arteriosclerosis, cancer, and cerebral vascular disease increases substantially.
According to our text, what is a “NEET”?
neither employed nor in education or training
What is dialectical thought?
The ability to bring together salient aspects of two opposing viewpoints or positions
Compare and contrast the terms gender and sex.
Sex is usually categorized as female or male but there is variation in the biological attributes that comprise sex and how those attributes are expressed. Gender refers to the socially constructed roles, behaviors, expressions and identities of girls, women, boys, men, and gender diverse people.
Name eight aging-related changes that typically begin in one’s 30s.
decreases, graying hair, thinning hair, nails become more brittle, nails start to yellow, metabolism slows down, and weight changes
Describe differences between primary and secondary aging.
biological factors, such as molecular and cellular changes, and oxidative damage are called primary aging, while aging that occurs due to controllable factors, such as an unhealthy lifestyle including lack of physical exercise and poor diet, is called secondary aging
What is Perimenopause? What is a “Hot Flash”
Perimenopause refers to a period of transition in which a woman’s ovaries stop releasing eggs and the level of estrogen and progesterone production decreases. A hot flash is a surge of adrenaline that can awaken the brain from sleep.
What is Menopause?
Menopause is defined as 12 months without menstruation. The average age of menopause is approximately 51, however, many women begin experiencing symptoms in their 40s.
Does brain plasticity usually stop before midlife?
No
Define the term “Sandwich Generation”.
middle-aged adults (often in their 40s and 50s) who are caring for both elderly parents and their own children.
Name five negative effects that can result from being a caregiver to aging family members.
emotional stress, financial struggles, social isolation, mental health struggles and worry due to lack of knowledge
__________ is the term Erikson used to address procreativity, productivity, and creativity in midlife, with the goal of leaving a positive legacy
Generativity
