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chapter 13 14 16 Flashcards

1
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generativity

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reach out to others that give and guide next generation.

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stagnation

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self centered lack of interest in young people. focus on what you get from others.

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3
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possible selves

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what hopes to become or fears to become.

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4
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five big personality traits

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neuroticism 
extroversion
openness to experience 
agreeableness
conscientiousness
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5
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the glass ceiling

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Invisible barrier to career advancement for women and minorities

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6
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biological aging, senescence

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once body structure reach maximum capacity and efficiency.

genetically influenced declines in the functioning of organs and systems

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7
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telomeres

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a special type of Dna.

located at the ends of chromosomes. as a cap to protect.

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8
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explanation of biological aging

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  1. emphasize the programming effect of specific genes.

2. those that emphasize the cumulative effect of random events.

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9
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free radicals

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cause of age related dna and cellular abnormalities is released.
naturally occurring, highly reactive chemicals that form in the presence of oxygen.
(thoughts of disorders)

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10
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telomerase

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an enzyme that prevents shortening and can reverse the trend causing telomeres to lengthen(protect aging cell)

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11
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cross linkage theory of aging

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protein fibers make up the bodys connective tissue form bonds. or links with one another.

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12
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endocrine system

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produce and regulate hormones

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13
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hypertension

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high blood pressure.

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14
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atherosclerosis

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most serious diseases of the cardiovascular system. heavy deposit of plaque containing cholesterol on walls of main arteries

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15
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the immune response is the

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combined work of specialized cells that neutralize or destroy antigens:foreign substance.

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immune system)) 2 type of white blood cells

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T cells. originate in bone marrow and mature in thymus. attack antigen.

B cells. manufactures in the bone marrow secrete antibodies into the bloodstream that multiply. capture antigens.

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basal metabolic rate BMR

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the amount of energy the body uses at complete rest.

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18
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post formal thought

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cognitive development beyond piagets formal operations.

how thinking is restructured.

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epistemic cognition

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refers to our reflection on how we arrived at facts.

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20
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dualistic thinking

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dividing information values and authority into rights and wrongs.

21
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relativistic thinking

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viewing all knowledge as embedded in framework of thought.

22
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commitment within relativistic thinking

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instead of choosing between opposing views they try to formulate a more satisfying perspective

23
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pragmatic thought

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a structure advance In which logic becomes a tool for solving realworld problems.

24
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cognitive affective complexity

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awareness of positive and negative feeling and coordination of them into a complex organized structure

25
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expertise

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acquisition of extensive knowledge in a field or endeavor

26
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fantasy period

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early and middle childhood gain insight into career options by fantasizing about them

27
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tentative period

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11-16 adolescent think about careers in more complex ways at first in terms of Interest. become aware of requirements

28
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realistic period

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late teens and early 20s with the economic and practical realities of adulthood just around the corner young people start to narrow their options

29
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eriksons theory intimacy v. isolation

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refcted in the young persons thoughts and feelings about making a permanent commitment to an intimate partner

30
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life structure

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levinson’s theory underlying design of a persons life consisting of relationship with significant others

31
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social clock

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age grades expectations for major life events

32
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triangular theory of love

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identifies three components intimacy passion and commitment that shifts in emphasis as romantic relationship developed

33
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passionate love

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intense sexual attraction

34
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compassionate love

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warm trusting affection and caregiving

35
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cohabitation

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refers to the lifestyle of unmarried couple who have a sexually intimate relationship and who share a residence

36
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eriksons theory

generativity v. stagnation

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psychological conflict of midlife

37
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generativity

A

reach out to others that give and guide next generation

38
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stagnation

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self centered lack of interest in young people. focus on what to get from others.

39
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levinsons four tasks of middle adulthood ,seasons of life.

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young. old
destruction. creation
masculinity. femininity
engagement. separateness

40
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young old

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seek new ways of being both young and old

41
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destruction. creation

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aware of mortality. focus on ways acted destructively and how others done the same.

42
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masculinity. femininity

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person must create a better balance

43
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parental imperative theory

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holds that identification with traditional gender role is maintained during the active parenting years for children survival.

44
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neuroticism

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individuals who were high on this trait of worrying temperamental self-pity self-conscious emotional and vulnerable

45
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extroversion

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individuals who are high on the street are affectionate talkative active fun loving and passionate

46
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openness to experience

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individuals who are high on this trait are softhearted trusting generous lenient and good-natured

47
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conscientiousness

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individuals who are high on this trait are conscientious hard-working well organized punctual ambitious and preserving

48
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burnout

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A condition in which long-term job stress leads to mental exhaustion

49
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eriksons theory

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generativity v. stagnation

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