Exam 17: Emerging Adulthood: Biosocial Development

Which of the following increases the risk of schizophrenia?

The use of illegal drugs peaks from ages _____ and declines more sharply than the use of cigarettes and alcohol.

The use of a drug in a quantity or a manner that harms physical, cognitive, or psychosocial well-being is called "_____."

_____ fuels every contagious disease, including sexually transmitted infections.

Bella has been skipping meals and eating very little for months. One night she goes out with friends and eats a full, heavy meal. Within hours, she is vomiting and has diarrhea. Bella's symptoms are likely the result of a(n) _____ adjustment.

Marishka, age 24, started an extreme diet last month. She has already lost 20 pounds, and due to restricting her food intake, Marishka rarely feels hungry. Marishka's eating behavior has triggered new _____, allowing her to function with fewer daily calories.

Drug abuse does not lead to drug addiction.

Young adults are the prime _____ for sexually transmitted infections, spreading disease globally.

Which phenomenon has contributed to the worldwide spread of sexually transmitted infections?

A study of biological aging found that some people age _____ times faster than others, with about half of the difference between fast and slow aging evident by age 26.

Define homeostasis, and indicate two factors that contribute to it.

A program in Guatemala that provided adequate nutrition to pregnant women and children under age 3 revealed benefits for emerging adults 20 years later.

The period of life during which 18- to 25-year-old men and women continue their education and exploration, often postponing marriage, parenthood, and career, is called "_____."

Over the years, _____ becomes more crucial. For example, if a person overeats or starves day after day, the body adjusts, but that continual adjustment itself takes a toll on health, possibly impairing long-term health.

The incidence of psychological disorders rises during the emerging adulthood years.

The years between ages 18 and 25 are optimal for safe reproduction and hard physical work.

The average age of marriage in the United States is _____ for women and _____ for men.

Historically, peak newborn survival occurred when mothers were _____ years old at the time of birth.

A dynamic longer-term body adjustment that affects overall physiology is referred to as "_____."

Peyton is thinking about why she has sex and concludes that it is because she wants to strengthen her bond with her partner. Peyton's attitude about sex falls into which category?