Physical Development
This area of the body begins to change due to a decrease in melanin
Hair
Plasticity
What is the leading cause of death in middle adulthood
cancer
A survey of Detroit men ranging in age from 20-93 found that men without close social ties were significant more _______ than men with relationships
depressed
This area of the body begins to change due to a decrease in proteins which decreases elasticity
skin
Which type of intelligence increases over time
crystallized inteligence - skills that can continue to be learnd over time (academic, social, knowledge, etc.)
What accounts for the differences in mortality rate (who dies from cancer and who doesn't)
early detection and treatment
What is the status of most sibling relationships in middle adulthood
close
This part of the body develops cataracts, glaucoma, and loss of focus
eyes
Name one factor that can maximize intellectual potential in middle adulthood
favorable environmental conditions - housing
remaining intellectually active - reading, current events
living with a partner who is intellectually active
being open to new ideas and styles of life
being satisfied with one's achievements
What is the second most leading cause of death in middle adulthood
heart disease
About how many aging parents live near a child
2/3
This aspect of physical change results in a decrease in lean body mass and an increase in
body fat
What area of cognition begins to decline in middle adulthood
information processing
memory
Name one factor that an individual can control to prevent heart disease
smoking, exercise, diet, medical checkups)
Far East - China, Japan, Korea
This aspect of physical change results in a stiffening of this organ which causes breathing to decline by half
lungs
What areas of cognition remain strong (and better than younger people) in middle adulthood
expertise and problem solving
What is the third leading cause of death in middle adulthood
accidents
Grandparents