Biological Development
For most sports, peak performance occurs during which stage covered in this section?
emerging adulthood, the 20's
Two features of advancements in formal operational cognitive functioning are _____ and ______.
abstract reasoning and hypothetical-deductive reasoning
In high school tight friendship groups form. These groups of a few close friends with similar interests, etc. are called _____.
cliques
This correlates with status, earnings and career attainment.
college
Two characteristics of cognitive functioning are _____ and _____.
expertise, creativity
Who is most at risk from early onset of puberty.
girls
Staying on task and more flexible problem solving are a result of better _____ _____.
executive functions
Why does self-esteem tend to improve in late adolescence?
Teens are less worried about peer approval.
What are the 3 markers that suggest you are approaching adulthood?
accepting responsibility for oneself, financially independent, independent decisions
This type of love integrates passion, intimacy and commitment.
consummate
This sleep problem is a function of growth hormones and is common during adolescence and emerging adulthood.
eveningness
Jason feels very self-conscious today, he fell in the school hallway and his book went flying everywhere. He is sure everyone is talking about him. This concern is a good example of what type of adolescent egocentrism?
imaginary audience
During high school gender identity tends to be of great concern and focus. The explanation for this is called ____ ____ ____.
gender intensification hypothesis
Intimate relationships for women involve _____ whereas for men involves _____.
self-disclosure, shared activities
Reasons for arranged marriages typically involve 3 factors. They are _____, _____, and _____.
status, religion and wealth
What can young adults do to reduce the risk of illness and diseases later in life?
exercise
Name Kohlberg's stage of moral reasoning that requires formal operational thought.
postconventional
Who do teens prefer to rely on for emotional support.
friends
Leaving home tends to result in improved _______.
relationships with parents
In modern times divorce often occurs when people are feeling that the marriage is not meeting their emotional needs. This is called what kind of divorce?
expressive divorce
What specific demographic has the highest rates of alcohol use?
emerging adults in college
Sally feels very alone in her struggles and doesn't think others have gone through what she is experiencing. This is called what type of egocentrism?
personal fable
During adolescence when is conflict with parents most pronounced?
Erikson talks about 3 key areas involved in identity formation during emerging adulthood. They are _____, _____, _____.
love, work, ideology regarding politics and religion
What common factor can result in decreased marital satisfaction?
children