Middle Adulthood Development: Physical and Cognitive Changes from 40 to 65
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Middle adulthood is defined as the age range from _____ to 65.
In middle adulthood, there is a shift from focusing on 'time since birth' to 'time _____ to live'.
Approximately _____% of middle-aged Americans rate their health as excellent or good.
In middle adulthood, the heart becomes more _____, and the maximum heart rate achieved decreases.
During middle adulthood, the respiratory system experiences a decline in _____ and becomes more rigid.
The function of the immune system in middle adulthood generally _____ over time.
The development of _____ is a common endocrine health issue during middle adulthood.
In middle adulthood, metabolism and gut movement slow down, often causing weight gain and _____.
In middle adulthood, the ability of the kidneys to _____ declines and slows down.
Presbyopia, a condition where the lens starts to stiffen, leads to difficulty adjusting to words at different _____.
Presbycusis is a decrease in hearing, particularly affecting the ability to hear _____ frequencies.
In middle adulthood, there is a general decline in the senses of _____ and smell.
During middle adulthood, the mineral content in bones declines, leading to decreased bone density and increased risk of _____.
In middle adulthood, lean muscle mass declines while fat tends to accumulate in the _____.
As people enter middle adulthood, their skin becomes thinner and develops _____, while hair often turns grey.
Fertility declines in both men and women during middle adulthood, a phase known as the _____.
A midlife crisis is a stage of uncertainty and indecision brought about by the realization that life is _____.
A midlife transition is a period in middle adulthood when a person's perspective on his or her life may change _____.
The 'sandwich generation' refers to those caring for _____ and children at the same time.
Common symptoms of menopause include hot flashes, heart palpitations, and decreased vaginal _____.
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) involves the replacement of estrogen and/or progesterone to counteract the effects of _____.
Side effects of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with menopause can include heart attack, stroke, and _____.
The male climacteric involves a reduction in the quality and quantity of sperm and typically occurs in the _____s.
Preventative health guidelines suggest that vision should be checked every _____ years.
Dental health should be maintained with preventative checks _____ or twice a year.
Blood pressure should be monitored _____ as part of preventative health measures.
Lipid count should be checked _____ as part of preventative health care.
Colorectal cancer screening should begin at age _____.
The flu shot should be administered _____ as part of preventative health care.
The shingles shot should be given annually after age _____.
Women aged 50-74 should have a breast examination and mammogram every _____ years.
Prostate cancer screening for men should start at age _____, with more frequent checks for African Americans.
Middle-aged adults should engage in _____ hours per week of moderate-intensity exercise.
Stress is defined as an imbalance between the demands and the resources to _____.
Primary appraisal involves identifying if a situation is irrelevant, benign, or _____.
Secondary appraisal involves identifying the course of action and coping strategies that are _____.
Problem-focused coping is aimed at managing or changing the _____.
Emotion-focused coping aims at regulating the _____ response to the stressor.
In the family life cycle of middle adulthood, individuals are tasked with accepting entries and exits in the _____ system.
In middle adulthood, individuals often review and adjust their _____ relationships.
The rate of divorce has _____ among individuals aged 50 and older.
Divorce relationships in middle adulthood may be more complicated due to _____ but are more open with sexuality.
Parents in middle adulthood often cope with the 'empty nest' while maintaining contact and support for their _____.
Grandparents often enjoy indulging their grandchildren without the responsibility of _____ them.
The relationship between grandparents and grandchildren can be influenced by SES, proximity, and _____.
The 'sandwich generation' often cares for aging parents and children simultaneously, with help often based on the quality of earlier _____.
Contact with siblings tends to _____ in middle adulthood, although they remain 'closer'.
In middle adulthood, identity and self-esteem often come from one's _____.
Job satisfaction tends to _____ in middle adulthood, although extreme career shifts may signal a personal crisis.
The average age of retirement has increased from 57 to _____, with considerations for income and health benefits.
Crystallized intelligence depends on accumulated knowledge and experience, as well as good _____.
Fluid intelligence depends on the speed of information processing and working _____.
In spiritual development, Stage 5 is known as the _____ stage.
Spiritual changes in middle adulthood often involve integrating new concepts into one's spiritual _____.
Kohlberg's stages of moral development in middle adulthood include the conventional and _____ stages.
Erikson's stage in middle adulthood is known as Generativity vs _____.
Generativity involves reaching out to others in ways that give and guide the next _____.
Stagnation may lead to self-centeredness and a focus on what can be _____ from others.
Adolescence is defined as the bridge between childhood and adulthood, involving many physiological, cognitive, and _____ changes.
Early adolescence typically occurs between the ages of _____ and 13 years old.
Middle adolescence is generally defined as occurring between the ages of 14 and _____ years old.
Late adolescence typically spans from 17 to _____ years old.
During adolescence, physiological changes include asynchronous growth, weight gain, and increased _____.
Puberty is defined as the physical and psychological changes that take place for sexual _____ or having the functional ability to reproduce.
The fertile period of a female can be determined by identifying day _____ during ovulation.
Adolescents should engage in 60 minutes or more of physical activity per day, with vigorous exercise at least _____ days a week.
Major developmental tasks of adolescence include establishing a stabilized sense of identity and planning for a _____.
In early adolescence, cognitive development involves interpreting words and concepts _____.
During middle adolescence, thinking becomes more abstract and complex, and individuals process information more _____.
Post-formal operational thinking involves the ability to consider multiple options and long-term _____ of actions.
In Kohlberg's postconventional stage, moral principles are based on one's own individual priorities and _____.
Kohlberg's conventional stage of moral development is focused on norms and external expectations of right and _____.
Erikson's stage of psychosocial development during adolescence is known as Identity vs _____.
In the Identity vs Role Confusion stage, adolescents work to achieve a stable self-identity, influenced by culture and _____.
During adolescence, religious beliefs become more abstract and principled, with less emphasis on attending religious _____.
Younger adolescents are more likely to view religion as _____.
In middle adolescence, the importance of organized religion tends to _____.
Late adolescence often involves a reexamination and reevaluation of beliefs and _____.
Stage 3 of spirituality development is known as synthetic-conventional faith, which is based on conformity with little reflection on one's own religious _____.
Stage 4 of spirituality development is known as individuative-reflective, involving personal struggle and _____.
Culture affects adolescent behaviors by influencing how they think and interact, as well as their health-care practices and modes of _____.
Peers play a major role in adolescent life, providing opportunities for social interaction and _____ formation.
Sexual orientation is defined as a person's romantic and emotional attraction to another _____.
Gender identity is a person's perception of having a particular gender, which may or may not correspond with their _____ sex.
Developing a sexual identity is an important part of an adolescent's sense of self, influenced by biological, psychological, social, and _____ factors.
Parents play a key role in fostering adolescent growth by encouraging independence and responsibility, such as managing money and making _____ decisions.
Two specific health risks in the adolescent age group include substance abuse and social media _____.
Young adulthood is defined as the age range from 18/20 to _____ years old.
Major aspects of adulthood include attaining a vocation, starting work full-time, and establishing intimate relationships, which may include starting a _____.
In young adulthood, growth is over and biological aging begins, with peak strength, endurance, and sensory _____.
Aging involves inherited risks and protective factors such as exercise, diet, and exposure to _____.
In young adulthood, heart function remains stable, but there is a development of hypertension and _____.
The vital capacity of the lungs starts to decline after age 25, as connective tissues begin to _____.
Motor performance peaks in early adulthood and in the first part of _____.
The immune system starts to decline after age 20, partly due to the thymus, where _____ cells mature.
Reproductive capacity begins to decline in the _____s and 40s.
Fertility issues in women increase significantly at age 35-44 years, with a reduced number and quality of _____.
In men, semen volume and sperm motility decrease gradually after age 35, with an increase in the number of _____ sperm.
Cognitive changes in young adulthood include further development of the prefrontal cortex and better ability to balance emotional and _____ networks.
The US has a higher death rate for young adults compared to other industrialized nations, likely due to SES disparities and lack of universal _____ care.
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