Human Growth and Development Final

By what percentage did obesity increase from 1975-2016?

1000%

Who proposed the Triarchic Theory of Intelligence?

Robert Sternberg

What is the Triarchic Theory of Intelligence?

a model that states that intelligence consists of three aspects of information processing (how efficiently people can process and analyze information)

• Componential → how efficiently people can process and analyze information

• Experimental → insight

• Contextual → practical intelligence

What is the percentage of school-aged children who are gifted and talented?

3 to 5%

What is puberty?

a period of development when sexual organs mature

What are examples of sexually transmitted infections?

Human papillomavirus (HPV), chlamydia, genital herpes, gonorrhea, HIV/AIDS

What is the number of teens that reported religions being very important to them?

about 24%

At what stage of development are the body and senses at peak shape?

Early adulthood (roughly 20-24 years of age)

What is the cognitive appraisal theory?

• Lazarus and Folkman’s theory

• the way individuals assess an event to determine whether it is stressful depends on their perception (primary and secondary appraisal)

What are the social factors associated with stress?

poverty, racism, violence, discrimination, and job/school stress

What is osteoporosis?

a condition where bones become brittle, fragile, and thin, often due to lack of calcium

What is fluid intelligence?

it reflects information processing capabilities, reasoning, and memory

What is a midlife crisis?

a stage of uncertainty and indecision brought about by the realization that life is finite, typically occurring in middle adulthood

What is empty nest syndrome?

feelings of unhappiness, worry, loneliness, and depression some parents experience when their children leave home

what is a gerontologist?

a specialist who studies aging

What is ageism?

Prejudice and discrimination directed at older people

What are androgens?

male sex hormones, such as testosterone

What is anorexia nervosa?

an eating disorder characterized by refusal to maintain a healthy body weight, an intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted body image

What is the concrete operational stage?

according to Piaget, the period from ages 7 to 12 characterized by the active and appropriate use of logic

What is reciprocal teaching?

a technique to teach reading comprehension strategies through summarizing, questioning, clarifying and predicting

what is emerging adulthood?

a period from the late teenage years through the mid-twenties where individuals are no longer adolescents but are not yet fully adults

what are boomerang children?

young adults who return, after leaving home for some period, to live in the homes of their middle-aged parents

What is the pluralistic society model?

the concept that American society is made up of diverse, coequal cultural groups that should preserve their individual cultural features

what is self-esteem?

an individual’s overall and specific positive and negative self-evaluation

what is stress?

the physical and emotional response to events that threaten or challenge an individual

What is glaucoma?

an eye disease where pressure in the fluid of the eye increases, damaging the optic nerve and leading to blindness if untreated

What is burnout?

a situation that occurs when workers experience dissatisfaction, disillusionment, frustration, and weariness from their jobs

What is generativity vs stagnation?

Erikson’s stage of psychosocial development during middle adulthood, focusing on the desire to contribute to the next generation or experience a sense of stagnation

Discuss the impact of bullying on an individual’s self-esteem, self-worth, and an intervention?

Bullying can significantly damage an individual's self-esteem and sense of self-worth, often leading to depression and anxiety. Interventions include creating supportive school environments and implementing anti-bullying programs.

Discuss puberty and the impact (positive and negative) on an adolescent’s development

Puberty can lead to positive outcomes like greater independence and self-confidence, but it can also cause negative effects like increased self-consciousness and emotional instability due to rapid physical changes.

Discuss gender identity, gender roles, and sexuality in adolescence

During adolescence, individuals develop a sense of gender identity and explore gender roles, influenced by cultural expectations. Sexuality becomes more central, with adolescents developing romantic and sexual attractions.

Discuss the stages of stress (Alarm, Resistance, Exhaustion)

The stages of stress according to Selye’s General Adaptation Syndrome are: Alarm (initial reaction to stress), Resistance (body attempts to cope with stress), and Exhaustion (body’s resources are depleted, leading to negative health outcomes).

Discuss menopause and what happens to female

Menopause is the cessation of menstruation, typically occurring around age 47–52. It is associated with symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings, and sleep disturbances due to hormonal changes.