Exam 13: Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Define and differentiate between primary and secondary aging.Based on the information about lifestyle and health in this chapter,do you think more of the negative effects of aging are caused by primary aging or by secondary aging? Why is it important to understand how primary aging and secondary aging affect us?

Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement about the impact of social support upon the health of adults?

T cells are an element of the immune system that defend the body against internal threats such as cancer cells or HIV/AIDS.

"Any form of sexual activity with another person without his or her consent" is the definition of

Which of the following is NOT a factor that increases susceptibility to sexually transmitted infections?

What is the context for most of the sexual violence in Canada?

Young women who are approximately 16 to 24 years old are more likely to be abused than older women.

The benefits of a post-secondary education include all of the following EXCEPT

Describe health habits among young adults by discussing the findings of longitudinal heath studies such as the Alameda County Study and the Nurse's Health Study.What are the implications of these findings?

Which of the following is an example of primary aging?

The major cycle of brain development that begins just prior to puberty involves a surge in white matter production in areas of the brain associated with higher mental processes.

Middle-aged women are more likely to be abused than women in any other age group.

What is Schizophrenia? What are the consequences for those who are affected by this mental health disorder?

Which of the following would you utilize as you quickly and accurately work a cross-word puzzle?

An individual who has a(n)________ personality disorder may behave in an irrational,attention-seeking manner,perhaps by means of sexually seductive behaviour and clothing,and may make inappropriate emotional responses.

What are the two general categories of aging identified by researchers?

Discuss the trends and incidence of sexually transmitted infections among young adults in Canada.What are the risk factors and recommendations for prevention?

What mental disorder takes the form of an inflexible pattern of behaviour that eventually leads to difficulty in educational,occupational,and social functioning?

What are the most common mental disorders affecting young adults?

Rita is exposed to a virus when she touches a computer keyboard recently touched by someone who has a cold.Which feature of Rita's immune system will protect her?