Adulthood

Question 1

How is childhood separated from adolescent by?

Answer 1

Hormonal Changes

Question 2

What is the age range of early adulthood?

Answer 2

20-40

Question 3

What is the age range of Middle adulthood?

Answer 3

40-65

Question 4

Describe the 4 premises of the bio-psychosocial approach to adult development

Answer 4

1. Human development happens concurrently at biological, psychological and social levels throughout life and a full descriptive account of development must include all 3 levels.
2. Development at each of these 3 levels reciprocally influences the other two levels
3. Biological, psycological and social descriptions and explanations are all valid as each other
4. Any aspect of human development is best described and explained in relation to the whole person and their social context as well as their biological and cognitive-affective parts

Question 5

What are some important changes in social roles and adjustments when entering adulthood?

Answer 5

1. Getting married
2. Having children
3. Moving houses
4. Getting and changing jobs
5. Experiencing the death of loved ones

Question 6

What are some events that happen during a Mid Life Crisis?

Answer 6

Realisation that’s ones half of life is almost over

Self-reflection on family, children, career and choices

Empty Nest Syndrome

Seeking another chance to live

Question 7

Why is cancer more common in people above the ages of 50?

Answer 7

Decline in strength of the immune system as ones ages or due to co existing conditions

Question 8

List 4 physical illnesses that are common above the age of 50

Answer 8

Cancer
Arthritis
Cardiovascular Disease
Immune System gets slower

Question 9

Which systems can prolonged stress have negative consequences on?

Answer 9

Immune
Endocrine