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PSY200 DM
Developmental Psych Final
70
Psychology
Undergraduate 3
05/01/2012

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Physical Development Benefits
Definition

healthier long term

increases self-esteem

reduces stress

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Physical Development (recommended)
Definition
play against athlets same age & skill
improve quality of equipment
rules being enforced
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Sleep (adolescence)
Definition
deprivation
why? video games
texting
extra-curricular activities
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name the 3 eating disorders
Definition
obesity
anorexia
bulimia
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Obesity
Definition
#1 eating disorder
two times to be over weight in the U.S than anywhere else in the world
Term
consequences to obesity
Definition
poor health
subject to high cholestoral
more at risk for hypertension
difficulty moving joints
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Anorexia (self starvation)
Definition
5% of girls suffer from this
this is growing in males
more common in Western areas
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Anorexia Characteristics
Definition
distorted body image
very good student
want perfection
withdraw?depression
afraid of weight
Term
signs of anorexia
Definition
excessive exercising & dieting
disatisfied with weight and always making new goals
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Bulimia
Definition
Binge & purge syndrome
harder to detect but dentist usually see the first signs bc of teeth rooting away
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Builmia signs
Definition
calisit on fingers, and teeth rooting away
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Treatment for eating disorder
Definition
family therapy or cognitive therapy
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recovery
Definition
only 1/2 fully recover
1/3 anorexia patients drop of out treatment
30-50% bulima recover
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fact about drugs and alcohol
Definition
6% of kids ages 12-17 are treated with alcohol abuse
1/2 teens tried illege drugs by HS
drug abuse is declining but still very high
Term
alcohol
Definition
HS students binge drink more than just having a few drinks, students also do poor in school bc they are hungover
Term
risks for drinking
Definition
high risky behavior
drunk driving(taking there life or someone elses)
serious long term cognitive development
Term
why do kids do do drugs or alcohol at a young age?
Definition
rebellion, curious, its illegal, parents, peer pressure, nature/nuture, media
Term
death in adolesence
Definition
10-24 yeard old 71% are due to:
auto accident
unintentional injuries
homoside
suiside
Term
auto accidents are #1 because..
Definition
teens from 16-19 are just begining to learn how to drive
having too many ppl in care
drinking & driving
no seat belts
texting
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death by suicide
Definition
has dropped from 93-03'but in 2004 the rate began to increase by 8%.
Term
who are more successful when it comes to suicide?
Definition
boys are 4x to be more successful bc there methods are faster while girls attemps more and are usually not successful for example grls cut
Term
cognitive development PIAGET (6 formal operations 11 yrs..)
Definition
abstract thought, think about it, understand metaphor & allegory, plan for the future and develope philosophy of life
Term
Education
Definition
self-efficacy/motivation
socio economics(boys better in math, while girls r better with Eng.)
gender (g- better reading skils, do better in school and more likely to gradute HS & college, more women then men in grad school)
school (adequate and up to date with books/technology, safe, stable teaching)
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why drop outs happen
Definition
ineffective school, family issues, teen prego, behavior problems
Term
James Marcia (identity formation)
Definition
achievement
diffusion
identity forclosure
moratorium
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James Marcia--->Achievement
Definition
i thought about things, what is valuable, how i will carry myself out
Term
James Marcia--->diffusion
Definition
very disorganized
no goals
all over the place
Term
James Marcia--->identity forclosure
Definition
what they believe in
missing "thinking" part
never thought about things, just was told to do things
Term
James Marcia--->moratorium
Definition
decisions making on HOLD
but continues to explore
Term
sexual behavior ARGUMENTS
Definition
teaching sex ed gives students permission
rentsgivin less/more info about sex
only teaching about absenece
not teaching contriceptions
proper sex ed decrease incidents
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4 factors of family adolesence
Definition
communication
support
connectiveness
control
Term
causes of delinquency
Definition
lack of parental supervision
bad role models
inconsistant rules
harsh punnishment
no jobs
often use of drugs/alcohol
Term
young adulthood
Definition
20-40 years old, strength, endurance, energy is at its peak
Term
physical health
Definition
#1 cause of death is accidents, then cancer usually skin and heart dieseas
Term
Younger Adulthood Gender
Definition
women live longer then men
why? several reasons: genetics, estrogen, women have a better diet, mens jobs are more riskier
Term
Post formal operations
Definition
ability to "shift gears" between abstract and reality
multiple causalities, multiple solutions
pragmattism- know the right solution and answers
awareness of paradox-decision may have a conflict
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Post formal operations
Definition
ability to "shift gears" between abstract and reality
multiple causalities, multiple solutions
pragmattism- know the right solution and answers
awareness of paradox-decision may have a conflict
Term
4 factors that help you grow intellectually
Definition
uncertainty
inconsistancy
contradictory
experience
Term
Moral development ADULTS
Definition
developing our values away from home.
sharing or impoarting your values to another person
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Psychosocial development (2)
Definition
being single
marriage
Term
psychosocial development of being single
Definition
extending edu, cost of wedding & children, women being financially independent, like being single, dear of divorce, unable to find partner, likes freedom
Term
psychosocial development- married
Definition
companionship, financially more stable, divison of labor,more benefits, best place to raise children
Term
task of marriage
Definition
redefine connection to out family of origin
balance intimacy with autonomy (you+you=us)
establish a fulfilling sexual relationship (have needs met)
Term
becoming parents today
Definition
smaller families
medicare technology improved
both parents work outside home
life more expensive
fathers are becoming primary care givers
more single parents
Term
task of parenting
Definition
organize work and famile roles
become more involved in community
learn more and respond to children's developmental needs
provide economic stability
plan for childs future
Term
why divorce is happening
Definition
socioeconomics, age of time of marriage, degree of social intigration, incresed acceptance, changing roles of women (no longer need to be supported) no fault laws, infidelity, little family time, poor communication
Term
how does divorce hurt people
Definition
people have health problems, may not have health care benefits, women's standard of living
Term
what are two of the occupational patterns
Definition
stable (focused on career position of power & responsibility) and shifting
Term
Causes for mid-life crisis?
Definition
children leaving home
passed over at work
deal of one's parent
empty nest sydrome
Term
middile adulthood
Definition
40-65 years old are in the best health, and are in many different places
Term
changes in middle adulthood
Definition
children grow up and move away
parents are aging and mayb dying
retiring
Term
health problems/concerns in middle adulthood
Definition
women-<3 diseas, osteoporosis, menapause
Term
intelligence in middle adulthood
Definition
fluid intelligence-drops off when youg get older
crystialized-gets better improves when you get older, physical exercise helps memoey and ability to think
Term
The mature learner in middle adulthood
Definition
44% participate in adult edu. LOLO
1/3 participate in online learning
Term
why do mature middle adulthood learners participate in adult edu?
Definition
to retain or advance learning
women who are returing or beining after"children are done school"
want to learn and love to learn
fighting dementia
improve their own skills for their children
Term
facts about middle adulthood
Definition
married daugheter are most likely to take care of elderly rather than their sons.
Term
sandwhich generation
Definition
aging parent
middle adult children
growing children
Term
some problems that the sandwhich generation can go thru is..
Definition
disagreement of spouses
"" with middle adult children and growin children,theres usually only one care taker when there could be many
Term
a solution for the sandwhich geneteration could be..
Definition
in home care, respit- care for you in home, safe, and kept company
Term
middile adulthood unemployment
Definition
corp. down sizing & outsourcing
Term
Spousal/parent abuse
Definition
90% are women and a lot are not reported
Term
Spousal/parent abuse WHY DO THEY STAY?
Definition
victime is dependent on abuse
they think they deserve it
they feel lucky to have this person
victim loves the abuser
fear of retalliation
believe the abuser will change
FAULTY COGNITION- victim believes abuse is a sign of love
women would leave but they have no where to go :(
Term
late adult years (two types)
Definition
young-old
old-old
Term
late adult years
Definition
depends on what u can and cnt do, its doesnt really matter what ur age is
Term
late adult years year?
Definition
85+ years old
Term
theories of aging
Definition
cellular clock/programmed aging
assualt/wear and tear
Term
Where do late adulthood live?
Definition
insitutional care
1. contiuum of care facilities (independent living)
partnered housing
accessory housing
group housing
foster care
Term
types of abuse
Definition
physical
neglect
psychological
material abuse
violating human rights
abandonment
Term
Elizabeth Kobler Ross
Definition
made house calls
code of ethics- mural to visit all of her patients
hospice
Term
stage theory for death
Definition
denial
anger
bargaining
depression
antiphaory/prepatory
acceptance
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