Ind/Fam Development. EXAM 3: Young Adult, Middle Adult, Older Adult

material from: puzzles and the last slides from powerpoint

YOUNG ADULT 1 & 2

Health risk indicated by blood pressure above 140/90

hypertension

Method of controlling body functions where control is usually considered involuntary

biofeedback

Characteristic of an individual who does not achieve intimacy

pessimistic

Possible reproductive problem for the young adult

infertility

Stage where a strong sense of self (necessary intimacy development) is accomplished

adolescence

Disabling or threatening illness caused by human immunodeficiency virus & characterized by encephalopathy & other immune-related problems

AIDS

Primary goal of intimacy when it is with another person

mutual satisfaction

Indicators of this includes anxiety, nervousness, depression or somatic complaints

stress

Erickson’s positive developmental crisis for the young adult

intimacy

The self-examination which is important cancer screening test for young adult males

testicular

Major characteristic of isolation development, according to Erikson

loneliness

A leading form of cancer in women

breast

Erikson’s negative developmental crisis for the young adult

isolation

Health risk for young adults

obesity

Adult thought is more _______ than adolescent thought

realistic

Term which refers to “likes or dislikes” of a person

attitudes

Sound frequency which is affected first with hearing loss

high

Combined fearfulness, nervousness, apprehension, & restlessness associated with a crisis

anxiety

Disease occurring most frequently in young adult age groups

hepatitis B

Characteristic when a young adult fails to develop intimacy, according to Erikson

self-absorption

Abbreviation for the leading cause of death among young adults

motor vehicle accidents

Sullivan’s significant relationship for the young adult

divided labor, shared household

Brain dominance indicated by individuals who analyze sequentially & look closely at minute details

left

Primary emphasis or focus of developmental for the young adult

psychosocial

Type of experiences which influence learning

life

Sex which tends to have a more integrated right & left brain function (male or female)

female

Adults who search for continuity, regularity, or unity of meaningful relationships are referred to as ______

healthy

An intimacy characteristic manifested by young adults

commitment

Visual changes which often occur during young adulthood

presbyopia

Developmental age where adult performance behavior is learned

school-age

A leading cause of death for the young adult in the U.S.

diabetes

Brain dominance indicated by being able to synthesize data to see the overall picture

right

A cause of death in young adults

suicide

A leading cause of preventable death in young adults in the U.S.

smoking

Contributing cause of secondary sleep disorders

alcohol

A tool for helping to manage stress

time management

Type of operational thought which evolves from concrete thought according to Piaget’s theory

formal

Adult thought is less _____ than adolescent thought

egocentric

Adolescent thought is more _____ than adult thought

idealistic

A leading form of cancer in women

lung

The term used for attributing certain characteristics to a person on the basis of how he or she looks or behaves

stereotyping

A mental picture of the body’s appearance integrated into the parietotemporal area of the cortex

body image

Lifelong interests & attitudes, expressed as goof or bad, and frequently predict behavior

values

Breathing related sleep disorder caused by upper airway obstruction interfering with airflow to the lungs during sleep

sleep apena

Warning that often precedes a migraine headache

aura

Best predictor of adult alcohol dependence or abuse is determined by the number of times than an individual was intoxicated before what birthday

sixteenth

Special attitudes based more on faith than on fact, usually part of background culture

beliefs

Leading cause of skin cancer

ultarviolet rays

Person’s internalized perception of self (physically, emotionally, & socially) based on reactions of others

self concept

A major goal for young adult development is a positive ______

self esteem, competency

Adult thought is more ______ than adolescent thought

realistic

Immunization needed by the young adult

influenza

Disorder which results in difficulty in initiating and maintaining sleep

insomnia

Thought in formal operations changes from concrete to _____

abstract

Organ that continues to change in structure & complexity, during young adulthood

brain

A threat to intimacy development

media

A young adult who does not develop intimacy may engage in this type of sexual behavior

promiscuity

Added to the tetanus vaccine to prevent spread of whooping cough in young children

pertussis

Contributing cause of secondary sleep disorders

alcohol

A tool for helping to manage stress

time management

Type of operational thought which evolves from concrete thought according to Piaget’s theory

formal

Adult thought is less ______ than adolescent thought

egocentric

Adolescent thought is more _____ than adult thought

idealistic

A leading form of cancer in women

lung

Term used for attributing certain characteristics to a person on the basis of how he or she looks or behaves

stereotyping

A mental picture of the body’s appearance integrated into the parietotemporal area of the cortex

body image

Lifelong interests & attitudes, expressed as good or bad, and frequently predict behavior

values

Breathing related sleep disorder caused by upper airway obstruction interfering with airflow to the lungs during sleep

sleep apnea

Warming that often precedes a migraine headache

aura

Best predictor of adult alcohol dependence or abuse is determined by the number of times that an individual was intoxicated before that birthday

sixteenth

Special attitudes based more on faith than on fact, usually part of background culture

beliefs

MIDDLE ADULT

Behavior characteristic of Stagnation

withdrawn

Type of fat which should be decreased or eliminated in the diet to decrease cardiovascular disease

trans-fat

Risk factor for cardiovascular disease

smoking

Female reproductive function ceases during this time

menopause

May contribute to hypertension in the middle-aged adult

salt intake

Immunization needed for the middle-age individual which is not required for the young adult

pneumonia, shingles

A primary site for cancer for females during middle age

breast, colon, lung

A primary site for cancer for males during middle age

bladder, prostate, lung

Type of drugs contributing to drug abuse in the middle age individual

prescription

Stagnation characteristic

cynical, intolerant, rebellious

Primary concern when one develops stagnation

self

A positive attitude regarding this is necessary for generativity

aging

A sign of menopause

hot flashes, insomnia

One who befriends, guides & counsels less-experienced & younger adults

mentor

Changing the concept of one’s own identity to fit what is real, rather than what was dreamed

identity accommodation

A disease sometimes occurring in middle age

periodontal

Fear which occurs with stagnation

old age

Cognitive process which enhances problem solving

creativity

Example of a low saturated fat

canola oil

A leading cause of death for the middle aged

cancer, heart disease

Risk factor for cardiovascular disease

inadequate exercise

Term often used to refer to the middle age generation

sandwich??

Developmental task according to Freud

work in harmony

Characteristic of positive mental health and maturity

independence

Period with endocrine, somatic & psychic changes occurring at the end of the female reproductive period & diminution of sexual activity in males

climacteric

Being fully developed as a person

maturity

Enhances learning

motivation