Chapter 13 - Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Psychology 230 with Copeland at John Tyler Community College

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Exploring Lifespan Development (2nd Edition) (MyDevelopmentLab Series)
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Biological Aging/Senescence

genetically influenced declines in the functioning of organs and systems that are universal in all members of our species

Telomeres

located at the ends of chromosomes, serving as a "cap" to protect the ends from destruction- shortens. Eventually, so little remains that the cells no longer duplicate at all.

Free Radicals

naturally occurring, highly reactive chemicals that form in the presence of oxygen

Cross-Linkage Theory of Aging

over time, protein fibers that make up the body's connective tissue form bonds, or links, with one another. When these normally separate fibers cross-link, tissue becomes less elastic, leading to many negative outcomes

Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)

the amount of energy the body uses at complete rest

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

refers to an array of physical and psychological symptoms that usually appear 6-10 days prior to menstruation. The most common are abdominal cramps, fluid-retention, diarrhea, tender breasts, backache, headache, fatigue, tension, irritability, and depression

Epistemic Cognition

refers to our reflections on how we arrived at facts, beliefs, and ideas

Dualistic Thinking

dividing information, values, and authority in right and wrong, good and bad, we and they.

Relativistic Thinking

viewing all knowledge as embedded in a framework of thought. Aware of diversity of opinions on many topics, they gave up the possibility of absolute truth in favor of multiple truths, each relative to its contexts

Commitment within relativistic thinking

instead of choosing between opposing views, they try to formulate a more satisfying perspective that synthesizes contradictions

Pragmatic Thought

a structural advance in which logic becomes a tool for solving real-world problems

Cognitive-Affective Complexity

awareness of positive and negative feelings and coordination of them in a complex, organized structure

Fantasy Period

In early and middle childhood, children gain insight into career options by fantasizing about them

Tentative Period

Between ages 11 and 16, adolescents think about careers in more complex ways, at first in terms of their interests, and soon- as they become more aware of personal and educational requirements for different vocations- in terms of their abilities and values

Realistic Period

In late teens, with the economic and practical realities of adulthood just around corner, young people start to narrow opinions. 1st step often further exploration- gathering more info about poss. that blend with their personal charac. Final phase, crystallization, they focus on a general vocational category and experiment for a time before settling on a single occupation

About this deck

By: Angelina Mancinelli
Textbook:

Exploring Lifespan Development (2nd Edition) (MyDevelopmentLab Series)
Created: 2010-11-13
Size: 15 flashcards
Views: 128

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