Complete FAD 3220 Q&A Bundle

Self Concept Sense of self; Descriptive and evaluative mental picture of ones' abilities and traits. Self Definition Cluster of characteristics used to describe oneself The Developing Self; Stage 1: Single Representations - Children describe themselves in individual, unconnected characteristics -...

The Growing Body • Slow and steady growth • Grow 2-3 inches per year • Only period in life where girls tend to be taller than boys ( 4ft 10in vs 4ft 9.5in) • Gain 5-7 pounds each year • Bodies become more muscular → baby fat disappers Nutrition and Obesity Nutrition is related to size a...

Types of Reflexes Breathing, Swallowing, Rooting, Coughing and sneezing, Blinking Lifespan Development the field of study that examines patterns of growth, change, and stability in behavior that occur throughout the entire life span topical areas of lifespan development Physical development, cogni...

Middle Adulthood: age Defined as between ages of 40 and 65 years old. new phase of adulthood Middle Adulthood: aspects of aging Gradual changes of the body become noticeable aspects of aging. wrinkling, muscle tone, hair color can make middle adulthood harder Signs of aging can be more difficult fo...

Primary sex hormones - Primary sex characteristics: characteristics associated with the development of the organs and structures of the body that directly relate to reproduction, Ex: vagina/uterus - Secondary sex characteristics: the visible signs of sexual maturity that do not directly involve the ...

Osteoporosis A condition in which the bones become brittle, fragile, and thin, often brought about by a lack of calcium in the diet Effect: women are prone to height decline than men (2inches versus 1inch) Calcium-rich diet and exercising regularly Ex. Calcium is found in milk, yogurt, cheese, an...

Young Old 65 to 74 years old Old old 75 to 84 years old Oldest Old 85 and older Life Expectancy currently around 79 years of age (for person born in 2012) Ageism prejudice and discrimination directed at older people Primary Aging also called "senescence"; universal and irreversible changes th...

A __________ is an individual's overall and specific self-evaluation; whereas __________ reflects beliefs and cognitions about the self. (A) self esteem; self concept (B) self concept; self esteem (C) self esteem; social comparison (D) social comparison; self concept B According to Erikson, from ...

1 out of 8; Oldest old; 85 and or older One out of every ____ Americans is 65 or older, and projections suggest that by 2050 nearly one-quarter of the population will be 65 and above The fastest growing segment of the population is the _______ ------- people _______ or older Ageism; forgetful Prej...

Late adulthood is typically considered ages ___ and older. 65 and older Late adulthood - Young old 65 to 74 years old. Late adulthood - Old old 75 to 84 years old. Late adulthood - Oldest old 85 and older Late adulthood is getting ____ as people are living longer. longer Life expectancy is curr...

Zygote the new cell formed by the process of fertilization Genes the basic units of genetic information - composed of DNA DNA ( deoxyribonucleic acid) molecules the substance that genes are composed of that determines the nature of every cell in the body and how it will function Chromosomes rod-s...

Early adulthood The period from approximately age 20 to 40 A time of continued development "emerging adulthood" Physical changes and challenges most people have attained their full height, limbs proportional to their size, rendering the manliness of adolescence a memory People in their early 2...

After 55 begin a "settling" process. What is this? the bones attached to the spinal column become less dense Osteoporosis condition where the bones become brittle, fragile & thin; often brought by a lack of calcium in the diet Visual acuity ability to discern fine spatial detail in both close & ...

1) 25-35 lbs 2) 36 in By age 2 the child is, ____ pounds and close to ____ inches tall. 1) 46 lbs 2) 46 in By 6 years old the child is, ____ pounds and ____ inches tall. Age 6 By what age is the head to body proportion similar to adults? A diet in high iron, low in sodium and fat What type of die...