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22 Cards in this Set
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Young Adulthood is the period from ______to_______
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between the late teen and the mid to late 30s
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What are some cognitive changes that the young to middle adult goes through?
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critical thinking habits increase steadily, identification of an occupational direction takes place as well
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What are the psychosocial changes the young to middle adult goes through?
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their emotional health is related to their ability to to address and resolve personal and social tasks; the person refines self-perception and ability for intimacy
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What decisions does the young to middle adult have to make with regards to lifestyle?
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they have to decide, based on their family history, whether or not to engage in further risky behaviors or to modify their lifestyle in a positive way
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What role does career play in the life of the young to middle adult?
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a successful vocational adjustment is important in the lives of most people for emotional and financial well-being
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What role does sexuality play in the life of the young to middle adult?
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the young adult is usually able to establish a mature sexual relationship and intimacy; failure to do so can lead to superficial sexual encounters
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Family Formation
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changes take place as young adults move from single life to forming their own families that require emotional maturity
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What are the ten hallmarks of emotional health?
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a sense of meaning and direction in life; successful negotiation through transitions; absence of feelings of being cheated or disappointed by life; attainment of several long-term goals; satisfaction with personal growth and development; when married - feelings of mutual love for partner; when single- satisfaction with social interactions; satisfaction with friendships; generally cheerful attitude; no sensitivity to criticism; no unrealistic fears
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Health Risks for Young Adults
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health risks from community, lifestyle, family hx, personal hygiene habits, violence, substance abuse, unplanned pregnancy, STDs, environmental or occupational factors
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Health Concerns for young adults
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health promotion, infertility, exercise, routine health screenings, psychosocial health including job and family stress
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Health concerns for pregnant women and the childbearing family
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health practices, prenatal care, physiological changes, puerperium, needs for education, psychosocial changes, and health concerns
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Puerperium
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the period of approximately 6 weeks after delivery
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Major Psychosocial Changes During Pregnancy
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body image, role changes, sexuality, coping mechanisms, and stresses during puerperium
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Health Concerns for the Middle Adult
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Physical changes -- perimenopause and menopause in women and climacteric in men
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Climacteric
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occurs in men in their late 40s or early 50s because of decreased levels of androgens
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Name some internal barriers to change
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lack of knowledge
insufficent skills to effect change in health habits undefined short/long-term goals |
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Name some external barriers to change
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lack of facilities
lack of materials lack of social supports lack of motivation |
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What is the emotional health of young adults correlated with?
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their ability to address and resolve personal and social problems
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When does midlife transition begin?
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when a person becomes aware that physiological and psychosocial changes signify passage to another stage in life
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Are cognitive changes common in middle age?
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No. They are rare except in cases of illness or physical trauma
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What are psychosocial changes for middle adults usually related to?
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career transition, sexuality, marital changes, family transition and care of aging parents
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What do health concerns for middle adults commonly involve?
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stress-related illnesses, health assessment, and adoption of positive health habits
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