Human Development: A Lifespan Instructor: Anna Otto Exam 3 Review Chapter 13: Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood Terms senescence obesity basal metabolic rate (BMR) postformal thought Concepts biological aging: general understanding of the process, particularly in early adulthood physical changes: cardiovascular and respiratory systems, motor performance, immune system, reproductive capacity health & fitness: nutrition (especial obesity & overweight), exercise, substance abuse, sexuality Perry’s Theory: Epistemic cognition Labouvie-Vief’s Theory: Pragmatic and cognitive-affective complexity expertise and creativity the college experience vocational choice: selecting a vocation, factors influencing vocational choice, nontraditional careers Chapter 14: Emotional and Social Development in Early Adulthood Terms emerging adulthood social clock traditional marriage egalitarian marriage cohabitation Concepts emerging adulthood Erikson’s Theory: Intimacy vs. Isolation other theory of adult psychosocial development: Levinson’s Season of Life, Vaillant’s Adaptation to Life close relationships: romantic love – selecting a mate, Sternberg’s Triangular Theory of Love --, and friendships the family life cycle the diversity of adult lifestyles: singlehood, cohabitation career development: establishing career, and balancing work and family THREE IMPORTANT KEYS TO A HEALTHY LIFE: DIET, EXERCISE AND SLEEP!