Types of Families
Consists of the nuclear or traditional family can include additional family members
What is extended Family
Parents attempt to control the children with strict rigid rules and expectations
What is autocratic family patterns
Increased difficulty hearing high pitched sounds
What is Presbycusis
A lifelong process that begins at conception and ends at death
What is Development
What is Nuclear Family
The male assumes the dominant role, functions in the work role, responsible for control of finances and in areas of child care
What is patriarchal family pattern
More fragile, brittle, appear dull, opaque yellow or gray in color
What is Nails
Marked by a gradual slowing of the body's functioning
What is Late Adulthood
Has the sole responsibility of carrying out the functions that are typically shared by two members
What is single parent family
Refers to the way in which family members relate to one another
Decreased saliva production; decreased chewing efficiency
What is the gastrointestinal system
The transitional period between childhood and adulthood.
What is Adolescence
also called the stepfamily
The adult female assumes primary dominance in the areas of childcare, home making and financial decision making
What is matriarchal family pattern
Increased in graying, balding changes in thickness occur
What is hair
A major cause of death during infancy, childhood, and adolescence
What is Accidental injuries
created with non-biological children
What is Adoptive Family
Adult members function as equals, joint decision making
What is Democratic family pattern
Paler, thinner, irregularly pigmented
What is integumentary system
Marked by significant events: career decisions, marriage, new social relationships, and financial concerns
What is Adulthood