Adulthood Lecture

Passion = Emotional intensity, physical attraction Intimacy = Close bond, emotional connection Commitment = Long-term decision to stay together

Mutual respect = Valuing each other's opinions and boundaries Effective communication = Clear expression of feelings and thoughts Trust = Reliance on each other's honesty and integrity

Nuclear family = Parents and children living together Extended family = Including relatives beyond parents and children Single-parent family = One parent raising children alone

<p>Established norms and expectations = Guiding individuals on life milestones Age-appropriate societal roles = Defining behavioral expectations based on age Pressure to conform to societal standards = Influencing life choices based on age</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Physical decline = Challenges like sensory and cognitive slowing Increased value on social connections = Growing importance of relationships with family and friends Split into two groups based on age = 65-74 as older adulthood, 75 and older as late adulthood</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love = A theory that describes love in terms of three components: intimacy, passion, and commitment Healthy romantic relationships = Relationships characterized by mutual respect, trust, effective communication, and support for individual growth Types of families = Variations in family structures such as nuclear family, single-parent family, extended family, etc. Social clock = Culturally preferred timing for major life events like marriage, moving out of childhood home, and having children</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Middle adulthood 45-65 = The time when children are more likely to move out, known as the empty nest stage Late adulthood 65+ = The stage of life when individuals may retire and focus on personal fulfillment</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Burt, Barnes, McGue, &amp; Iacono = Divorce has a negative impact on children during and after the process Ge, Natsuaki, &amp; Conger = Divorce can have a profoundly negative impact on children</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>European and Hispanic cultures = Preference for not leaving the childhood home before marriage Canadian culture = Tendency to move out in emerging adulthood</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Emotional support = Given once a week on average Advice = Provided once a month on average Financial/material support = Offered several times a year on average</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Early adulthood 25-45 = Starting long term relationships Middle adulthood 45-65 = Empty nest syndrome Late adulthood 65 and up = Companionship</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love = Describes romantic love through intimacy, passion, and commitment Gottman's research on healthy romantic relationships = Focuses on communication, trust, and conflict resolution Johnson's attachment theory = Emphasizes the importance of emotional bonds and security in relationships Marks' study on marital happiness = Comparing happiness levels based on relationship status</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>49% of adults in Canada are not married = Less than half of adults are currently married in Canada Married individuals tend to have better health outcomes = Reported to have less stress and fewer health problems Common law couples vs. married couples = Differences in reported happiness levels Life long singles vs. divorced, separated, widowed individuals = Variation in reported happiness levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fluid intelligence = Ability to think logically and solve problems in novel situations Crystalized intelligence = Accumulated knowledge and skills gained through experience and education</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Alzheimer's disease = Progressive memory loss and cognitive decline Vascular dementia = Caused by reduced blood flow to the brain, leading to difficulties in thinking and reasoning</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Continue to work part-time past retirement = Easing into retirement status slowly Retire with someone = Retiring at the same time as a spouse for mutual support</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Happy marriage = Eases retirement transition and reduces stress Marital problems = Increase stress during retirement due to lack of positive home life</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Divorce = Can lead to increased stress and financial challenges in retirement Robert Levine's research = Understanding social behavior and cultural influences on aging</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Wang (2007) = Identified 7 factors that contribute to successful retirement Bjorklund = Suggested that mental health in retirement age group can be better than at younger ages</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fluid intelligence = Ability to solve new problems, use logic in new situations, and identify patterns Crystalized intelligence = Accumulated knowledge and verbal skills that increase with age</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Alzheimer's disease = Progressive cognitive decline, memory loss, disorientation Vascular dementia = Caused by reduced blood flow to the brain, difficulties with thinking and reasoning</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Retire early from a stressful job = Leaving an unsatisfying job early may make retirement a relief Retire 'on time' = Retiring too early or too late can cause people to feel 'out of sync'</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Divorce = Legal dissolution of a marriage by a court or other competent body Separation = Living apart from a spouse without getting a divorce</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cross-cultural differences in pace of life = 'Time is money' culture in the U.S. leads to faster-paced cities Effect of population density on helping behavior = People are less likely to help in crowded cities</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fluid intelligence decline = Problem-solving skills decrease with age Crystalized intelligence preservation = Accumulated knowledge and skills remain intact or improve</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Alzheimer's = Memory loss as the most prominent symptom Vascular dementia = Affects problem-solving and speed of processing more than memory Lewy body dementia = Hallucinations, movement disorders, and fluctuating cognition Frontotemporal dementia = Personality changes and language difficulties</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reading = Engages cognitive abilities Playing musical instruments = Enhances brain function and coordination Attending lectures = Stimulates learning and memory retention Doing crossword puzzles = Boosts problem-solving skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Heredity = Causal factor in dementia development Lifestyle = Engaging in mentally challenging activities and social interactions Physical fitness = Linked to maintaining mental acuity Blood thinners = Used to reduce reoccurrence of vascular events</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Keeping physically fit = Associated with healthier brain function Engaging in cognitive activities = Helps maintain mental acuity Maintaining social interactions = Linked to better cognitive health Playing sports = Improves overall brain function</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Early adulthood = Peak performance of fluid intelligence Late adulthood = Increased emphasis on crystalized intelligence Middle adulthood = Balanced use of fluid and crystalized intelligence Adolescence = Rapid development of both types of intelligence</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Active lifestyle = Linked to maintaining healthy brain function Mentally challenging activities = Helps prevent cognitive decline Social interactions = Promotes cognitive stimulation and emotional well-being Sedentary behavior = Associated with increased risk of cognitive impairment</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Difficulty following familiar tasks like a recipe</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>People may become more irritable or withdrawn</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Occupational therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cholinesterase inhibitors and glutamine inhibitors</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Alzheimer's Society at 1405 Faulkner Cres, Saskatoon</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Positive perceptions of aging lead to longer life</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Acceptance</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Diana Baumrind</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are likely to be grumpy and sick.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Feeling fine and in denial</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Balanced with warmth and reasonable control</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Losing things more often with irritability</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reading books</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Poor sleep habits</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Problem-solving</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are tricky to identify, especially in the oldest family members.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers