Young Adult
What are the developmental task for the young adult?
Accept self, independence, learn to love, more realistic outlook, and form meaning of life and values
How does the adult and adolescent compare cognitively?
Adult is more realistic, less egocentric, and sees many perspectives. The adolescent is egocentric, less realistic and a dreamer
What immunizations should the young adult have?
Influenza, Hep A and B, tetnus and pertussis
What is the leading cause of death for young adult?
MVA
What is the most common cause of death?
MVA, homicides, and suicides
Explain the difference in right and left brain?
Right brain people are mangers and view the overall picture of things. Left brian people are planners and they are more detail oriented.
What sleep problems occur and why for the young adult?
Sleep deprivation and sleep apnea. This is due because of diet, fatigue, and stress
What is the benefit (outcome) of positive mental health?
alleviation of loneliness
What does Erikson mean by Isolation?
being withdrawn, self absorption, loneliness
What health problems occur during young adulthood?
cancer, heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and hypertension
What are the major developmental milestones for the young adult?
choosing career, fulfilling sexual needs, establishing home and family, expanding social circle, maturity
What does Sullivan's divided labor and shared household mean?
developing relationships at home and at work
What social factors (problems) occur during young adulthood?
divorce, abortion, and violence
What are the nutritional needs for the young adult?
growth is complete, activity level is stable or decreases, and calorie intake is based off of weight, activity level, and occupation
What influences cognitive development of the young adult?
learning, problem solving, and life experiences
What are the physical development characteristics which take place during young adulthood?
muscular strength and coordination peaks
What is the goal for achieving intimacy?
mutual satisfaction
What characteristics does the adult exhibit with the development of intimacy?
mutual trust, able to share feelings, promotes satisfaction and security
What is the primary focus (emphasis) of development for the young adult?
psychosocial development
What does Erikson mean by Intiamcy?
reaching out and using self to form a commitment with someone or something
What is the best way to manage stress?
say no, time management, and planning ahead
What types of accidents are most common during young adulthood?
sensory, MVA, drowning, and industrial
What are the characteristics of formal operations of cognitive development?
thought is concrete and abstract, is objective, realistic, and less egocentric
How do men and women differ regarding primary concerns, vulnerability, change, and self-disclosure?
women are concerned with process and relationship while men are concerned with outcomes and product
