Period of the life course in which the reproductive system matures. Increased level of hormones leads to biological changes
Puberty
Young adults are focused on _________ ______ _________ which is a crisis state focusing on achieving the virtue of love.
Intimacy versus isolation
The leading cause of death in high-income countries for people in middle adulthood.
Cardiovascular disease.
This type of parenting offers control, guidance, and support.
Authoritative.
Marijuana is the most widely used substance for teens
False
To find one's place in the world through self-certainty versus apathy, role experimentation versus negative identity. This developmental stage is __________________________.
Identity versus role confusion
A sense of warmth or closeness has 3 components: interdependence, self-disclosure and affection.
intimacy
According to this theory, human development is lifelong and development involves both gains and losses.
Life Span theory
The opportunity to engage in a highly preferred behavior as a consequence for completing a less-preferred behavior will increase the less preferred behavior, but never vice versa.
Premack Principle
Spirituality is associated with successful marriage, considerate & responsible interpersonal relations, positive self-esteem, adaptive approaches to coping with stress, and general well-being.
True
They are often physically __________ in one setting while mentally __________ in one or more other settings, and they interact with both parents and friends who are physically _________ while being mentally _______ elsewhere.
present
The ability to pay for ___________ ___________ is influential in opening or limiting opportunities for advanced education and employment.
college education
_______ __________ can be slowed by engaging in activities that train the brain – writing, reading, attending lectures, and playing word games.
Cognitive decline
This theory posits that early childhood experiences play an important role in behavior across the life course.
Psychodynamic Perspective
Emerging Adulthood exists mainly in wealthy societies of the West & Japan & South Korea.
True
High school students in the US maintain higher rates of ______ ______ ______ than any other economically developed country
illicit drug use
Father involvement has been shown to have a __________ effect on children in areas of academic success, reducing the likelihood of delinquency and substance abuse.
positive
In ________ 6 stages of faith, universalizing faith occurs when individuals lead selfless lives based on principles of absolute love and justice.
Fowler's
These theories posit that the development of the self-concept is highly dependent on the individual’s perceptions of his or her experiences. The person’s perceptions of experiences are influenced by the “need for positive regard” (to be valued by others).
Self-Theories
According to a research study conducted in developing countries with 500,000 people, the midlife crisis is not a real phenomenon.
False
Living in poverty __________ the likelihood of low academic achievement, dropping out of school, teen pregnancy, engaging in delinquent behavior and unemployment during adolescence and young adulthood.
increases
_________ __________ has become the central focus of emerging adulthood, not adolescence.
Identity exploration
Physical exercise, positive beliefs, altruism, healthy emotion regulation, and good peer relationships in childhood, and continuing education during adulthood are all considered ___________ _________ for well-being in middle adulthood.
Protective Factors
According to ___________, development is an apprenticeship, in which children advance when they collaborate with others who are more skilled.
Vygotsky (Theory of Cognitive Development)
Research indicates middle-aged workers have less work satisfaction, organizational commitment and self-esteem than younger workers.