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Psy 232 Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood Notes

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This is a comprehensive and detailed note on Chapter 15;Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood for Psy 232. *Essential Study Material!!

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Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood
Menopause

● The cessation of ovulation and menstruation.
● Occurs at about 51 years of age on average (range in ages 42 to 58).
● The timing of menopause is influenced by:
● Heredity
● Lifestyle choices and contextual influences
● A woman is said to have reached menopause one year after her last menstrual period.

Perimenopause

● The transition to menopause, extending from three years before and after menopause.
● The production of reproductive hormones declines and symptoms associated with
menopause first appear.
● Shorter menstrual cycle
● Erratic periods
● Ovulation becomes less predictable
● Hot flashes
● Reduced sexual arousal and vaginal lubrication

Reproductive Changes in Men

● Men’s reproductive ability declines gradually and steadily over the adult years.
● Men’s bodies produce less testosterone and they become less fertile (however, about
75% of men retain testosterone levels in the normal range).
● Men can father children into their 80’s.

Health in Middle Adulthood

● Cancer is the leading cause of death in middle adulthood, followed by cardiovascular
disease and accidents.
● Nearly all studies of health in adulthood were conducted on men, particularly Caucasian
men.
● Women and minorities are underrepresented in research on prevention and
treatment of illness.

Cancer

● Rates of cancer have declined 20% since the mid-1990s.
● Cancer is responsible for about one third of deaths between the ages of 45 and 64.
● 15% of adults between the ages of 45 and 65 will develop cancer.
● Men tend to be diagnosed with cancer at a higher rate than women.

Risk Factors for Cancer
● Genetics
● Environmental risk factors:
● Heavy alcohol use
● Overweight
● Use of oral contraceptives

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