Chapter Eleven Flashcards
Girls growth in EA
- Max height in girls: around 16 years old
- Muscles and bones strengthen
- Body shape changes- growth of breasts and hips (by age 22)
- Body fat increases
Boys growth in EA
- Max height in boys: around 18 years old
- Muscles and bones strengthen
- Shoulder width (by age 22)
- Arm definition and strength (by age 22)
Appearance in EA
Most EA look vivid and attractive because their skin is at its prime
1. Not as prone to acne
2. Not wrinkly yet
Conflict with Reproduction
The reproductive system is at its peak
1. Conception is quicker
2. Miscarriage and birth complications are less likely
3. Orgasms are more frequent
4. Testosterone is high in both genders
Sex as a stressor
The purpose of sex is widely disagreed upon
1. Reproduction
2. Relationship
3. Recreation
Emerging adulthood
The idea of having “young adults” instead of just adults is historically new. We are now exploring more and pushing back real responsibility for longer and longer
Post Formal vs Formal Operational (Piaget)
- Reflective, relativistic, and contextual
-handling confrontation differently in different situations - Provisional
-seeking truth is a continuous process - Realistic, practical, and flexible
- here dies the personal fable
-more likely to listen to others and change our minds
- here dies the personal fable
- Recognizing that we are influenced by emotions
Body systems in EA
Bodily systems are operating at their peak
1. Digestive
2. Respiratory
3. Circulatory
4. Reproductive
Sex and attachment
- Sex triggers the attachment hormone
- Sex is an easy outlet for loneliness, as it is easier to obtain and keep than love
Reproductive history
In the past, most children were born to women between the ages of 18-25, but our life goals and trajectories have changed
Binge drinking
Rite of passage or health concern?
