Young Adulhood Flashcards
B-cell
Immune cells originated in bone marrow and produce antibody that destroy bacteria and viruses
T- cell
Immune cells produce by the thymus that fight disease in the body
Basal metabolic rate
Amount of energy that the body uses while in rest
Endorphins
Brain chemicals that provide a pleasurable feeling and increase of well being.
Intimacy vs isolation
The central emotional and psychosocial issue.
• the challenge is to unite the newly formed identity with another person in a relationship
Triangular theory of love
Combining fundamental qualities of love.
Passion
Intimacy
Commitment
Bride price
Economic requirement for marriage.
• gift of money from the groom
Bride service
Groom is obligated to work for the bride’s family for a designated period of time
Dowry
Marriage custom. Transfers money or property from the bride to the groom
Co- wives
Polygynous marriage
Expressive divorce
People expect marriage to fulfill their emotional needs
Singlism
Negative stereotype of a single persons
Second shift
Term to domestic work