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What is a key feature of emerging adulthood?
What is a key feature of emerging adulthood?
Which factor is primarily associated with the transition from high school to college?
Which factor is primarily associated with the transition from high school to college?
What distinguishes postformal thought from earlier cognitive stages?
What distinguishes postformal thought from earlier cognitive stages?
What describes the term 'aerobic exercise'?
What describes the term 'aerobic exercise'?
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What is intrinsic motivation characterized by?
What is intrinsic motivation characterized by?
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Emerging Adulthood
Emerging Adulthood
A transitional period from adolescence to adulthood, typically ages 18-25, marked by exploration and experimentation in love and work.
Aerobic Exercise
Aerobic Exercise
Sustained exercise that improves heart and lung function, like jogging, swimming, or cycling.
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
Diseases spread primarily through sexual contact.
Postformal Thought
Postformal Thought
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Intrinsic Motivation
Intrinsic Motivation
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Study Notes
Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood
- Emerging adulthood is a transitional period from adolescence to adulthood, roughly ages 18-25. Key features include identity exploration (especially in love and work), instability, self-focus, feeling in-between, and the age of possibilities.
- The landscape of emerging and early adulthood is constantly changing.
- Markers of becoming an adult are also changing.
- Transitioning from high school to college is a significant aspect of this period.
- Physical performance and development continue during this time.
Physical Development
- Health: Eating and weight are significant concerns and markers.
- Regular Exercise: Aerobic exercise (such as jogging, swimming, or cycling) is important for heart and lung health.
- Substance Abuse: Substance abuse is a potential issue during this time.
Sexuality
- Sexual Activity: Sexual activity is common in emerging adulthood.
- Sexual Orientation: Heterosexual attitudes and behaviors, along with attitudes and behaviors of LGBTQ+ individuals, are relevant factors in this context.
- Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs): STIs are diseases transmitted through sexual contact.
Cognitive Development
- Piaget's View: Cognitive development continues during emerging adulthood.
- Postformal Thought: Postformal thought involves reflective, realistic, contextual, provisional, and emotionally informed thinking.
- Creativity: Creativity is a vital aspect of developmental changes.
- Achievement in Careers and Work: Achievement, motivation (both extrinsic and intrinsic) and careers are key considerations
Developmental Changes
- Finding a path to purpose through work.
- Impact of work.
- Work during college.
- Monitoring the occupational outlook.
- Unemployment.
- Dual-earner couples.
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This quiz explores key aspects of physical and cognitive development during emerging adulthood, ages 18-25. It covers topics such as health, exercise, substance abuse, and sexual activity. Understand the changing landscape of adulthood and the markers that define this critical transition period.
