What is the age range defined for early adulthood?
The age range for early adulthood is broadly considered to be from 18 to 40 years of age.
What does the term ‘boomerang generation’ refer to?
The boomerang generation refers to young adults who move back in with their parents after a brief period of living independently.
Define ‘formal relationships’.
A formal relationship is an association based on employment or social interactions between two parties linked by a mutual affiliation or goal.
What is the primary responsibility of the husband in traditional marriage roles?
The primary responsibility of the husband is the economic well-being of his family through employment outside the home.
What is the primary responsibility of the wife in traditional marriage roles?
The primary responsibility of the wife is managing the household and caring for her husband and children.
What are the eight aspects of intimacy?
- Physical intimacy
- Nonverbal communication
- Self-disclosure
- Presence
- Cognitive intimacy
- Affective intimacy
- Commitment
- Mutuality
Fill in the blank: Parenting is a co-occupation that involves _______.
[mutually engaged individuals promoting and supporting a child’s development]
What is fluid intelligence?
Fluid intelligence is the ability to process novel information and think logically in new situations, independent of acquired knowledge.
What is crystallized intelligence?
Crystallized intelligence is the ability to apply knowledge gained through practice of skills, education, and experience.
True or False: Young adults today value marriage more highly than parenthood.
False
What is the significance of friendships in early adulthood?
Friends provide affirmation, acceptance, influence decision making, and support during times of stress.
What is the definition of marriage?
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people called spouses that legally identifies kinship.
What factors influence the decision to marry?
Personal, economic, and social factors influence the decision to marry.
What is sensory processing disorder (SPD)?
Sensory processing disorder is a condition where the nervous system cannot organize sensory signals into appropriate responses.
What is sensory modulation disorder (SMD)?
Sensory modulation disorder is a subtype of SPD where individuals react atypically to sensory input, perceiving innocuous sensations as irritating or painful.
What role does cognitive development play in early adulthood according to Schaie and Willis?
They proposed seven stages of age-related cognitive development: Acquisitive, Achieving, Responsible, Executive, Reorganizational, Reintegrative, and Legacy creating.
How does early adulthood affect physical performance?
Early adulthood is typically a period of peak physical and mental performance.
What is the optimal period for reproduction in females?
The optimal period for reproduction in females is between 20 and 30 years of age.
What impact does the socioeconomic status have on health equity for young adults?
Young adults in lower-status socioeconomic groups are especially impacted and receive less consistent primary care overall.
What are the major life areas young adults engage in?
- Education
- Political life and citizenship
- Religion and spirituality
What is spirituality?
Spirituality is the belief in an inner path that gives meaning, purpose, and direction to life and life choices.
What is health equity?
Health equity refers to the study of differences in the quality of health and health care across different populations.
What are common health challenges faced by young adults?
- Poor personal lifestyle choices
- Unprotected sex
- Illicit drug use
- Risk-taking behavior
What is the relationship between stress and coping?
Stress is the body’s response to disruptions, while coping is a positive stress response that involves solving problems to minimize stress.
