Exam 3-Lifespan Development Exam
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Senescence - ANSWERSthe idea that your body declines with age
Physical Development in Young Adulthood (grey matter, myelination) - ANSWERS-an age of peak physical
capabilities
-brain reaches maximum size and weight
-grey matter continues to be pruned
-myelination increases
-psychomotor abilities (reaction time, muscle strength) at height
-superior physical capabilities require regular exercise and proper diet
-senses are at their peak
The CDC Recommended Amount of Exercise that People Should Engage in - ANSWERSAt least 30 min
moderate physical activity, 5 days a week
The Benefits of Exercise (reduces what disease) - ANSWERS-cardiovascular fitness,
-muscle strength and body flexibility
-osteoporosis reduced
-better immune response
-decreased stress/anxiety/depression
-increased longevity
The Leading Cause of Death Before and After 35 - ANSWERSBefore: accidents (mostly car accidents)
After: illnesses
Secondary Aging - ANSWERSthe physical declines brought about by environmental or lifestyle decisions
Obesity (percentage) - ANSWERSwhen a person weighs at least 20% more than what their average
weight should be for their given height
Why People Typically Gain Weight During Young Adulthood - ANSWERS-most young adults know which
foods are healthy, but ignore good nutritional practice
-physical growth begins to decline
-calorie reduction is necessary
,Stress - ANSWERSresponse to events that threaten or challenge an individual
Primary vs. Secondary Appraisals when Assessing the Severity of Stress - ANSWERSPrimary Appraisals:
evaluating stressor
Secondary Appraisals: evaluating how stressor will be handled by self
The Consequences of Stress (type of disorders) - ANSWERS-increases the risk of becoming ill
-produce illness (psychosomatic disorders)
-increasing difficulty recovering from illness
-reduce the ability to cope with future stress
Intimacy:
-close, intimate relationship with others
-selflessness
-sexuality
-devotion
Isolation:
-feelings of loneliness and fearful of relationships, caused by lack of development of self-identity
Companionate Love - ANSWERSThe strong affection that we have for those with whom our lives are
deeply involved
Passionate Love - ANSWERSA state of powerful absorption in someone
Labeling Theory of Passionate Love - ANSWERS-experience of romantic love involves experiencing both
intense physiological arousal (sexual arousal, excitement, or negative emotions) and situational
cues/labels suggesting that arousal is due to love
-not seen in all cultures and recent in Western cultures
Sternberg's Triangular Theory - ANSWERS-"The Three Faces of Love"
Intimacy Component:
Feelings of closeness, affection, and connectedness
Passion Component:
Motivational drives relating to sex, physical closeness, and romance
, Decision/Commitment Component:
Initial cognition that one loves another person and the longer-term determination to maintain that love.
*All 3 components combined to form 8 types of love depending on which are present/missing in
relationship.
Nonlove - ANSWERSintimacy, passion, and commitment all absent
Liking - ANSWERSintimacy present
passion and commitment absent
Infatuated Love - ANSWERSpassion present
intimacy and commitment absent
Empty Love - ANSWERScommitment present
intimacy and passion absent
Romantic Love - ANSWERSintimacy and passion present
commitment absent
Companionate Love - ANSWERSintimacy and commitment present
passion absent
Fatuous Love - ANSWERSpassion and commitment present
intimacy absent
Consummate Love - ANSWERSintimacy, passion, and commitment all present
The Shape of Love for Intimacy, Passion, and Commitment over the course of a Relationship -
ANSWERSIntimacy:
-the longer the relationship the greater the intimacy
Passion:
-increases quickly
-greatly decreases then levels out
Commitment:
-slowly grows with time
-eventually levels off
Psychosomatic Disorders - ANSWERSgenetic medical problems that is triggered by physical and
emotional stress
ex) RA, Asthma
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Senescence - ANSWERSthe idea that your body declines with age
Physical Development in Young Adulthood (grey matter, myelination) - ANSWERS-an age of peak physical
capabilities
-brain reaches maximum size and weight
-grey matter continues to be pruned
-myelination increases
-psychomotor abilities (reaction time, muscle strength) at height
-superior physical capabilities require regular exercise and proper diet
-senses are at their peak
The CDC Recommended Amount of Exercise that People Should Engage in - ANSWERSAt least 30 min
moderate physical activity, 5 days a week
The Benefits of Exercise (reduces what disease) - ANSWERS-cardiovascular fitness,
-muscle strength and body flexibility
-osteoporosis reduced
-better immune response
-decreased stress/anxiety/depression
-increased longevity
The Leading Cause of Death Before and After 35 - ANSWERSBefore: accidents (mostly car accidents)
After: illnesses
Secondary Aging - ANSWERSthe physical declines brought about by environmental or lifestyle decisions
Obesity (percentage) - ANSWERSwhen a person weighs at least 20% more than what their average
weight should be for their given height
Why People Typically Gain Weight During Young Adulthood - ANSWERS-most young adults know which
foods are healthy, but ignore good nutritional practice
-physical growth begins to decline
-calorie reduction is necessary
,Stress - ANSWERSresponse to events that threaten or challenge an individual
Primary vs. Secondary Appraisals when Assessing the Severity of Stress - ANSWERSPrimary Appraisals:
evaluating stressor
Secondary Appraisals: evaluating how stressor will be handled by self
The Consequences of Stress (type of disorders) - ANSWERS-increases the risk of becoming ill
-produce illness (psychosomatic disorders)
-increasing difficulty recovering from illness
-reduce the ability to cope with future stress
Intimacy:
-close, intimate relationship with others
-selflessness
-sexuality
-devotion
Isolation:
-feelings of loneliness and fearful of relationships, caused by lack of development of self-identity
Companionate Love - ANSWERSThe strong affection that we have for those with whom our lives are
deeply involved
Passionate Love - ANSWERSA state of powerful absorption in someone
Labeling Theory of Passionate Love - ANSWERS-experience of romantic love involves experiencing both
intense physiological arousal (sexual arousal, excitement, or negative emotions) and situational
cues/labels suggesting that arousal is due to love
-not seen in all cultures and recent in Western cultures
Sternberg's Triangular Theory - ANSWERS-"The Three Faces of Love"
Intimacy Component:
Feelings of closeness, affection, and connectedness
Passion Component:
Motivational drives relating to sex, physical closeness, and romance
, Decision/Commitment Component:
Initial cognition that one loves another person and the longer-term determination to maintain that love.
*All 3 components combined to form 8 types of love depending on which are present/missing in
relationship.
Nonlove - ANSWERSintimacy, passion, and commitment all absent
Liking - ANSWERSintimacy present
passion and commitment absent
Infatuated Love - ANSWERSpassion present
intimacy and commitment absent
Empty Love - ANSWERScommitment present
intimacy and passion absent
Romantic Love - ANSWERSintimacy and passion present
commitment absent
Companionate Love - ANSWERSintimacy and commitment present
passion absent
Fatuous Love - ANSWERSpassion and commitment present
intimacy absent
Consummate Love - ANSWERSintimacy, passion, and commitment all present
The Shape of Love for Intimacy, Passion, and Commitment over the course of a Relationship -
ANSWERSIntimacy:
-the longer the relationship the greater the intimacy
Passion:
-increases quickly
-greatly decreases then levels out
Commitment:
-slowly grows with time
-eventually levels off
Psychosomatic Disorders - ANSWERSgenetic medical problems that is triggered by physical and
emotional stress
ex) RA, Asthma
