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Chalter 15 Physical And Cognitive Development In Middle Adulthood Flashcards

(12 cards)

0
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Sexual Dysfunction

A

A persistent disturbance in sexual desire or sexual response

  • lack of interest
  • painful intercourse
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Sexuality

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Sex life diminishes gradually during 40-50

Decline is related to :

  • chronic illness
  • monotony in relationship
  • worries
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Metabolism

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The chemical process that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life

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Endurance

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Decrease in basal metabolism ( use of energy to maintain vital functions )

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Hearing
>why is there hearing loss?
>who has trouble hearing ?

A
Degeneration of the cochlea
- primary neural receptor for hearing in the inner ear 
47% of men 
30% of women
60%of people over the age of 85 
Whites more than blacks
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Menopause

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Takes place when a women permanently stops ovulating and can no longer have a child, it is generally considered to happen one year after the last menstrual

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Strength in middle adulthood

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You lose strength and coordination

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Post formal thought

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Mature adult safe better at integrating :
> logic with intuition and emotion
> conflicting facts and ideas
> new and old information

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Ethnic and racial differences in disease and death rates

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Hispanics : increased incidence of ( stroke,liver disease, diabetes, HIV infection, homocide)

African Americans: higher death rates from lung, colorectal, prostate, and breast cancer
> hypertension is more prevalent

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Hypertension

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High blood pressure

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Erectile dysfunction

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Persistent inability to achieve or maintain an eract penis for sexual performance
Possible contributions :
( drugs, alcohol, lack of knowledge, unsatisfying relationship, stress)

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Film clip on physical health

warning signs of a heart attack & heart disease

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#1 cause of death. Men and women 
Warning signs :
Chest discomfort 
Shortness of breath 
Break out In Cold sweat 
Weakness 
Dizziness/lightheadness
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