Deck 17: Seciton 2: Emerging Adulthood: Biosocial Development

Question 1

The average _____ heart rate declines as the organ reserve is reduced, beginning at about age 25.

Answer 1

maximum

Question 2

Motocross and other such forms of recreation that include the risk of injury or death are called _____ sports.

Answer 2

extreme

Question 3

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.

Answer 3

allostasis

Question 4

College counselors report a(n) _____ in the number of students with serious psychological problems.

Question 5

_____ is defined as ingesting a drug that impairs the user's biological or psychological well-being.

Question 6

Accidents, homicides, and _____ are the three leading causes of death among people aged 15 to 25.

Question 7

Age and _____ vulnerability shape the symptoms of anxiety disorders.

Question 8

Although most emerging adults enjoy good physical health, _____ disorders are likely to be diagnosed during early adulthood.

Question 9

Young adults are most likely to stay healthy when they choose friends and communities that support staying _____.

Question 10

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 _____.

Question 11

Emerging adults delaying the onset of motherhood has led to a dramatic reduction in the _____.

Question 12

The best way to prevent STIs is lifelong _____.

Question 13

During emerging adulthood, males gain more arm muscle and females gain more _____.

Question 14

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

Question 15

The optimal years in a person's life for reproduction, and hard and physical work are between the ages of 18 and _____.

Question 16

_____ fuels every contagious disease, including sexually transmitted infections.

Question 17

Romantic breakups may lead to _____, especially among adolescents and emerging adults.

Question 18

In one large study, over 96 percent of emerging adults rated their _____ as good, very good, or excellent.

Question 19

During emerging adulthood, the _____ system is strong, fighting off everything from the sniffles to cancer.

Question 20

The low rate of serious disease between ages 18 and 25 is counterbalanced by a high rate of _____, especially among young males.

Question 21

Not only are contemporary emerging adults immersed in social settings where risk-takers are admired, they also tend to notice the risk-takers due to the _____.

Question 22

Most young adults use _____ to reduce social anxiety-a problem for many emerging adults as they enter college, start a new job, speak to strangers, or embark on a romance.

Question 23

Emerging adults are influenced by perceived _____, including not only how much people drink but also what the negative consequences might be.