unit 2 exam Flashcards
1
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perceptions of youth
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- lazy
- immature
- risk takers
- confident
- young
2
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transitions
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- establish a good set of friends
- form secure identity
- breaking emotional bonds w parents
- setting career goals
3
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physical development of youth
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- puberty
- growth spurt
- secondary sex characteristics
- primary sex characteristic
4
Q
intellectual development of youth
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- knowledge
- language
- reasoning skills
- thinking patterns (higher levels)
- divided attention
5
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emotional development of youth
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- complex emotions
- personal identity
- self-esteem (fluid, gain confidence and awareness)
6
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social development of Youth
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- expanding social world
- development of dynamic and intimate relationships
- peer group become role models
- romance
7
Q
early adulthood - social
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- increase contribution to society and/or community
- establishing financial independence
- life partner
- forming new friendships
- new identity in social settings
- independence
- grows deep relationships with others
8
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early adulthood - physical
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- growth cycle completes
- peak physical fitness
- maximum muscle strength and endurance
- peak senses
9
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early adulthood - intellectual development
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- continue to learn new skills
- often higher education
- continue to develop what was gained in youth
10
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early adulthood - emotional
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- sense of belonging
- self-esteem through career, family and independence
- chosen life partner’s support
- develop in emotional understanding of yourself and others
- new emotional skills
- increase self-esteem
11
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late adulthood - physical development
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- height reduction
- thinning of hair
- stiffening of joints
- reduction of range of motion
- senses decline
- reduced ability to absorb calcium
- greater fat
- decreased metabolic state
12
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late adulthood - intellectual
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- continue to learn new knowledge and skills
- slow reaction time and processing speed
- decline in intellectual ability like memory loss
- promoting engagement in activities to keep the brain active - reduce intellectual decline
13
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emotional development - late adulthood
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- changes in self-esteem
- adjust to new self-identity through growing up = becoming a caregiver
- coping with changes due to ageing
- develop ability to cope with loss of loved ones
- decrease mental health
- sense of belonging to help adjust to changing lifestyle
14
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social development - late adulthood
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- changing in new living situation = new opportunities
- freedom to enjoy new activities = new social connections
- role model = leaving a legacy
- becoming a grandparent
15
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key characteristics of healthy and respectful relationships
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- respect
- honesty
- trust
telling them the truth and being authentic - safety
- security
- loyalty
- empathy
- equality
each persons interests and desires are respected and met to a reasonable degree