WEEK 9

Question 1

Difference between primary and secondary aging and give an example

Answer 1

• Primary aging refers to aging is a consequence of biological factors that are largely uncontrollable, also known as senescence.
• these type of changes are an unavoidable, and natural part of aging.
• (ex: wrinkling skin, greying hair, etc.)
• Secondary aging is aging that occurs due to lack of exercise or poor nutrition/ is related to disease or lifestyle
• (ex: arthritis, diabetes, etc.)

Question 1

What happens to the senses in early adulthood?

Answer 1

Senses peak – no decline until mid 40s

Question 2

T/F: Muscle endurance is poorer during early adulthood.

Answer 2

False, is greater.

Question 3

T/F: reaction time is slower during the early adulthood stage.

Answer 3

False, its quicker.

Question 4

T/F: psychomotor abilities peak during early adulthood.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

How much physical activity should someone in early adulthood be getting?

Answer 5

150 minutes per week

Question 6

What does a healthy 24 hours include
for someone in early adulthood?

Answer 6

1) Sleep 7-9 hours

2)Sedentary for less than 8 hours a day

3) No more than 3 hours of recreational screen time

4) Mild physical activity

Question 7

What is stress in terms of early adulthood?

Answer 7

physical or emotional response to a threat/challenge
- increase heart rate
- increased blood pressure
- increased respiratory rate

Question 8

What is the hormone released from stress? What does a short dose and a long dose of it do?

Answer 8

• Hormone released = cortisol
• Short dosage of cortisol = keeps us safe
• Long dosage of cortisol = breaks down tissues
  • Decrease in immunity
  • Heart/blood vessels

Question 9

Explain the 4 styles of coping for early adulthood?

Answer 9

1) Problem focused coping: tackle the problem head on
- job is stressful/find a new job

2) Emotion focused: changing mindset towards stress

3) Social support: find someone to talk to
–> when you talk to someone the body releases the hormone oxytocin (antistress hormone, reduces cortisol levels, helps to reduce inflammation)

1-3 are consious styles of coping

4) Defense – unconscious
- denial
- procrastination
- avoidance

Question 10

What is the difference between a sign and a symptom?

Answer 10

(vital) Sign – something we observe/measure

Symptom – something patient tells you

Question 11

What are some signs vs symptoms of depression?

Answer 11

Signs:
withdrawn
poor care of health
eating pattern
sleeping

Symptoms:
Irritable
Anxious
Fatigue
guilty

Question 12

T/F: Men experience more irritable or anger and woman experience more withdrawal and sadness when fighting depression.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

How can you help someone with depression?

Answer 13

• Educate yourself
• how can I help? (practical steps)
• Set a boundary
• Have realistic expectations
• It’s not about you
• Be patient