PSYC 4070 Chapter : PSYC4070 Chap13
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Chapter 13 physical and cognitive development in early. Young adulthood from end of adoles (approx age 20) 2 start of middle age (approx age 40) Phys changes r + subtle than previous developmt periods. N early 20s people tend 2 b healthy/vigorous/energetic. Psychomotor abilities also @ peak reaction time is quicker, muscle strength is greater, eye-hand coordination greater. Phys developmt/maturation is complete n many respects, but, growth is still going on. Physical development complete but growth still going on. Late maturers cont 2 gain ht n early 20s. Brain continues 2 grow n size & wt. Reaches peak n early adulthd, then begins 2 decline n size & wt 4 remainder of life. Senses r as sharp as they will ever b. Senses don"t deteriorate until 40s r 50s. Wont decline as soon if in good health. Health risks r relatively slight during early adulthd. Less susceptible 2 illness & when do become ill, usu get over it quicker.
