PSYCH 250 Lecture Notes - Lecture 17: Theory Of Multiple Intelligences, Stereotype Threat, Mood Disorder
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Period of emerging adulthood extends from 18 to 25 years (i. e. , millennials). Key tasks include: leaving home completing one"s education. Transition to adulthood is gradual as markers of adulthood are reached later. Emerging adulthood: peak physical functioning & health: early 20s is prime of life with respect to physiological development: All body systems function at optimum level! endurance sensory acuteness. The beginning of biological aging: senescence process of genetically influencedbiological aging that is universal in humans, decline is gradual & asynchronous! Individual differences in rate & course of aging reflect genetics, lifestyle, environment & historical period. Organ reserve extra capacity of young adults" organs to allow the body to cope with stress or physiological extremes. Homeostasis a state of equilibrium maintained by interactions of all the body"s physiological systems. Allostasis a dynamic body adjustment, (related to homeostasis) that affects overall physiology over time i. e. diabetes. Emerging adults experience more of every diagnosed mental illness than any older group.
