Health Chapter 20 Study Guide~Maci Cagle
All of a woman's gametes, or eggs, are present.
at birth
Who is not a member of extended family living in one home?
best friend's parents
By the time a person reaches the age of six, his or her _____ is 95% of its adult size.
Brain
What physical things are affected by the aging process?
ears, eyes, heart, skin, brain, muscles, and joints
What are some reasons that teens are not ready to get married?
emotional maturity, overwhelming financial pressures, and increased responsibilities
When all children have grown up and left their parents home, many times the parents will experience what?
empty-nest syndrome
____________________ contribute to the increase in life expectancy.
Health care advances
What is not a factor for a successful marriage?
Jealousy
What happens to a person's skin as they age?
Loses its elasticity
How well a person adjusts to marriage and to his/her spouse is called what?
Marital adjustment
One of the most important factors for a successful marriage is
Maturity
which of the following hormones are considered female hormones?
estrogen
An increase in body fat is a secondary sex characteristic of
females
With people living longer in this day and age, people should do a better job of what?
financial planning for their future
Children are _____________ when they make correct decisions about behavior when adults are not present.
self-directed
According to recent statistics, how many teen marriages will end in divorce?
60%
According to Eric Erikson, late adulthood begins after age
65
Emotional transitions in middle adulthood is the time when which of the following takes place?
Going through a midlife crisis
Those people who live out their life maintaining healthy relationships will more than likely do what?
Have less difficulty in adjusting to the social transitions of middle adulthood.
older adults evaluate the events of their lives and their
achievements
The period between childhood and adulthood is referred to as
adolescence
The legal process of taking the child of other parents as one's own is called what?
adoption
What is the life expectancy in the United States as of 2010?
almost 77
Increased brain capability throughout adolescence leads to greater memory and
cognition
Couples that marry should make a long-term __________.
commitment
resolving marital conflicts sometimes requires
counseling
What are the chemical substances that are produced in glands and help regulate many of your body's functions?
hormones
The support and guidance of your parents can help you become more emotionally and socially
independent
When children must be disciplined, parents should act quickly so that children understand the ____ between misbehavior and consequences.
link
Your values and goals will give you a firm idea on the importance of
making healthy decisions
solving puzzles provides adults with mental
stimulation
Which of the following is a male hormone?
testosterone
Most social transitions during middle adulthood focus on
the family
Who does Medicare serve?
those over 65
Critical changes that occur at all stages of life are called what?
transitions
Providing children with __________________ is one of the most important responsibilities or parenthood.
unconditional love
The love that parents feel for their children is called __________________.
unconditional love
