Lifestages Chapter 4: Early Adulthood (19-45)

Question 1

Physical

Answer 1

Physical strength peaks - between ages of 19 & 28.
> young adults have reached their full height and strength and reaction time and manual dexterity - their peak.
> gradually lose some strength and speech.
Decline in physical capabilities:
> unhealthy diet
> don’t exercise regularly
> maintain an unhealthy lifestyle

Question 2

More physical

Answer 2

Pregnancy and lactation
Perimenopause:
> hot flushes + night sweats
> breast tenderness 
> loss of libido - lower sex drive
> fatigue 
> irregular or very heavy periods
> vaginal dryness
> mood swings
> trouble sleeping 
> urine leakage when coughing or sneezing
> urinary urgency

Question 3

Intellectual

Answer 3

Development of logical thought, problem solving and memory recall skills.

Question 4

Emotional

Answer 4

Intimacy
> self esteem is influenced by lifestyle such as their job or marital status.
> self image is affected by personal appearance and how others see you.
> not being to self centred or defensive and not becoming emotional isolated.

Question 5

Social

Answer 5

> leaving home

> starting a family