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Peak physical abilities

Physical and sensory skills at their highest level.

Leading cause of death

Accidents are the primary cause in this age group.

STI rates

Highest prevalence of sexually transmitted infections.

Sternberg's triarchic theory

Intelligence theory emphasizing experiential and contextual elements.

Emotional intelligence

Ability to manage emotions for life success.

Tobacco smoking

Top preventable cause of death globally.

Health benefits of marriage

Married individuals generally enjoy better health.

Frontal lobe development

Significant growth occurs during emerging adulthood.

Postformal thought

Advanced adult cognition linked to higher education.

Flexibility

Ability to handle contradictions and compromises.

Reflective thinking

Careful consideration of beliefs and information.

Tacit knowledge

Unspoken, practical knowledge necessary for success.

Self-management

Skill in organizing time and motivating oneself.

Task-management

Ability to effectively complete specific tasks.

Management of others

Skill in rewarding or criticizing subordinates.

Emotional intelligence (EI)

Harnessing emotions for better social interactions.

Moral development

Influenced by experience and cognitive limits.

Three ethics

Autonomy, community, and divinity vary in importance.

Cognitive progression in college

From rigidity to flexibility in commitments.

Substantive complexity

Degree of thought required in work tasks.

Spillover hypothesis

Cognitive gains from work affect leisure activities.

Insufficient sleep

Linked to increased health risks in adults.

Recommended sleep duration

Adults need 7-9 hours of sleep.

Illicit drug use

Peaks between ages 18-25, then declines.

Marijuana usage

Most commonly used illicit drug among adults.

Substance use and mood disorders

Strong link between substance abuse and depression.

Sensitive periods for depression

Adolescence and emerging adulthood are critical times.