HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
EXAM 4 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Define intimacy - Correct Answers -the capacity to engage in a supportive, affectionate
relationship without losing one's own sense of self
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Define isolation - Correct Answers -results from relationships that are inadequate, lack
of self-disclosure, and unresolved identity crises from adolescence
What are the leading cause of death in adults 20-35 - Correct Answers -1-injury
- intentional and unintentional
2-accidents
-motor vehical
3-homicide
-assult
4-suicide
-depresion
how does a woman work experience vary from a mans work experience across
adulthood. - Correct Answers -Women move in and out of work place (child birth,career
interruption,
Women deal with discrimination, unequal pay
more conflict roles
what is divorce associated with? - Correct Answers -increased physical and emotional
illness
describe Volatile couples - Correct Answers -squabble alot ,don't listen
more positive then negative with high levels of affection and laughter.
describe validating couples - Correct Answers -have disagreements but rarely let
themesculate
-express mutual respect and listen to each other
describe avoidant couples - Correct Answers -conflict minimizers, agree to disagree
primary ageing - Correct Answers -age related changes biological. universal and
inevitable
-grey hair,wrinkles, visual acuity
secondary ageing - Correct Answers -age related environmental changes influcing
health habitsor disease
, -social class, obesity
neurological changes associated with early adulthood. - Correct Answers -loss of
dendrites and myelination , slowing of neurological firing rate
men-increased white matter
women-equal hemisphere more grey
post-pigetian/postformal - Correct Answers -5th stage of cognitive development
relativism - Correct Answers -some propositions neither true or false
reflective judgment - Correct Answers -identifying underlying assumptions
physical changes of early adulthood - Correct Answers -decline of max oxygen intake
-decline in T cells
-strength muscle mass peaks min 20-30
fertility peaks 25
-menopause 50
-men decreased ferility
Where do Singles (without children) derive social support in early adulthood? - Correct
Answers -Close friends play prominent role in social networks
Close relationships with families of origin likely to be a source of support
According to Fowler, what stages are the early adult and middle adult in? What
characterizes each of these stages? - Correct Answers -Individuating-Reflexive:
Skeptical, compare religious standards, searching
Espouse a belief system
may question beliefs if life has turned out differently than expected.
What is social role theory? - Correct Answers -sex differences result from society and
culture
people are drawn to similar;social class, race, education , religion
What is the leading cause in mortality for middle adulthood? - Correct Answers -
Cardiovascular disease
What is osteoporosis? - Correct Answers -Loss of bone mass w/ago resulting in brittle
and porous bones
risk:
-being a female
-weight bearing,
-small bones
What happens to memory with age? - Correct Answers -no major deflict until age 65
forgetfulness
EXAM 4 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Define intimacy - Correct Answers -the capacity to engage in a supportive, affectionate
relationship without losing one's own sense of self
f
Define isolation - Correct Answers -results from relationships that are inadequate, lack
of self-disclosure, and unresolved identity crises from adolescence
What are the leading cause of death in adults 20-35 - Correct Answers -1-injury
- intentional and unintentional
2-accidents
-motor vehical
3-homicide
-assult
4-suicide
-depresion
how does a woman work experience vary from a mans work experience across
adulthood. - Correct Answers -Women move in and out of work place (child birth,career
interruption,
Women deal with discrimination, unequal pay
more conflict roles
what is divorce associated with? - Correct Answers -increased physical and emotional
illness
describe Volatile couples - Correct Answers -squabble alot ,don't listen
more positive then negative with high levels of affection and laughter.
describe validating couples - Correct Answers -have disagreements but rarely let
themesculate
-express mutual respect and listen to each other
describe avoidant couples - Correct Answers -conflict minimizers, agree to disagree
primary ageing - Correct Answers -age related changes biological. universal and
inevitable
-grey hair,wrinkles, visual acuity
secondary ageing - Correct Answers -age related environmental changes influcing
health habitsor disease
, -social class, obesity
neurological changes associated with early adulthood. - Correct Answers -loss of
dendrites and myelination , slowing of neurological firing rate
men-increased white matter
women-equal hemisphere more grey
post-pigetian/postformal - Correct Answers -5th stage of cognitive development
relativism - Correct Answers -some propositions neither true or false
reflective judgment - Correct Answers -identifying underlying assumptions
physical changes of early adulthood - Correct Answers -decline of max oxygen intake
-decline in T cells
-strength muscle mass peaks min 20-30
fertility peaks 25
-menopause 50
-men decreased ferility
Where do Singles (without children) derive social support in early adulthood? - Correct
Answers -Close friends play prominent role in social networks
Close relationships with families of origin likely to be a source of support
According to Fowler, what stages are the early adult and middle adult in? What
characterizes each of these stages? - Correct Answers -Individuating-Reflexive:
Skeptical, compare religious standards, searching
Espouse a belief system
may question beliefs if life has turned out differently than expected.
What is social role theory? - Correct Answers -sex differences result from society and
culture
people are drawn to similar;social class, race, education , religion
What is the leading cause in mortality for middle adulthood? - Correct Answers -
Cardiovascular disease
What is osteoporosis? - Correct Answers -Loss of bone mass w/ago resulting in brittle
and porous bones
risk:
-being a female
-weight bearing,
-small bones
What happens to memory with age? - Correct Answers -no major deflict until age 65
forgetfulness
