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Terms in this set (88) Senescence The natural physical decline brought about by aging Physical changes in early adulthood Most development and maturation are complete; - peak of physical capabilities -senses are as sharp as they will be -gray brain matter is pruned and myelinati...

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Psych 140
Developmental Psychology, Module 7
Terms in this set (88)


Senescence The natural physical decline brought about by aging


Most development and maturation are complete; -
peak of physical capabilities
-senses are as sharp as they will be
Physical changes in early -gray brain matter is pruned and myelination
adulthood increases (these changes support cognitive
development)
-psychomotor abilities (hand-eye coordination,
reaction time, muscular strength) are at peak


Disability Condition that substantially limits a major life activity


More than 50 million people in the United States
are physically or mentally challenged; people with
People with disabilities
disabilities are undereducated and underemployed
or unemployed; prejudice can be a barrier as well


Recommended exercise 30 minutes/5 times per week


U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends
adults eat a low-fat diet, including whole-grain
Young adult nutrition foods, vegetables, and fruits; milk and calcium to
prevent osteoporosis; reduced salt intake; reduce
calorie
intake to maintain health

, Weight that is 20% or more above average
weight
Obesity for a given
obese; moreheight;
than 1more
in 20than 1/3 of adults
are extremely are
obese


Young adults are the ___________ Least
susceptible to colds/illnesses


-Accidents (men more likely to die from
accidents than women)
Leading causes of death for -AIDS
young adults -Cancer
-Heart Disease
-Suicide


African Americans have ________ Twice
the death rate of Caucasians


At the age of __________, illness 45
and disease overtake accidents
as the leading cause of death



The physical and emotional response to events
Stress that threaten or challenge us



The study of the relationship among the brain, the
Psychoneuroimmunology immune system, and psychological factors


Stressors can be both pleasant events and
unpleasant events; stress produces
several
Stressors outcomes that impact health - long-term,
continuous exposure to stressors results in
a reduction of the body dealing with stress

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