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introduction what is the age of early adulthood considered to be?
ages 18-25
what would be cognitive development in early adulthood?
formal operational thought, social processes, emotions
an individual has left home and made initial career and education choices. He is now committing to an occupation, further defining his goals, and seeking intimate relationships. Which of Levinson's stages does this reflect?
1. age 30 transition
2. entering the adult world
3.midlife transition
4.settling down
who described the developmental tasks of young adults
Havighurst 1972
When does the brain finish developing?
Mid 20's (25)
endometriosis
a condition in which the layer of tissue that normally covers the inside of the uterus, grows outside of it
perry's scheme
cognition tended to shift from dualism (right and wrong type of thinking) to multiplicity (recognizing some problems are solvable and some answers are not yet known) to relativism(understanding the importance of the specific context of knowledge)
which of the following describes a global trend in marriage?
individuals are marrying later in life or not at all
when an individual in early adulthood establishes his/her own life as well as likes and dislikes, preferences & beliefs which of the following tasks are being completed?
achieving autonomy and establishing identity
Last part of the brain to finish developing?
Prefrontal cortex.
ovulation disorder
which of the following risky behaviors has been identified as a key influence on the occurrence of violent deaths in early adulthood?
substance abuse
according to Sternberg's theory of love, a relationship that includes strong displays of caring, closeness, and emotional support would be said to have higher level of which component of love?
intimacy
how does the authority stage differ from the interpretative stage of parenthood?
the parental role changes from creating rules and guiding behavior, to helping their children, interpret their social experiences
What is Organ reserve
Organ reserve is the organ's ability to return to its normal state after being placed under stress.
artificial insemination
the deliberate introduction of sperm into a female's cervix in order to pregnant by means other than sexual intercourse
what does dialectical thought involve?
creating new ideas from opposing viewpoints
according to Levinson's theory, which of the following is the major source of motivation for young adults?
a mental image of the future
what are the characteristics of early adulthood?
vibrant, active and healthy, focused on relationships, romance, child bearing and careers
When do you start to see signs of aging?
mid to late 30's.
gamete intrafallopian tube transfer
involves implanting both sperm and ova into the fallopian tube
what is the defining characteristic of formal operational thought
to think abstractly
Arnett proposed the following concept/stage to describe recent increases in ages when some individuals in our society take on adult roles such as establishing their own households, finishing their education, and having children:
emerging adulthood
list the 6 major developmental stages
1.achieving autonomy 2.establishing identity 3.developing emotional stability 4.establishing a career 5. finding intimacy 6. becoming a parent and bearing a child
What is achieving autonomy?
Gaining independence in early adulthood.