SDS150R Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Binge Drinking, Job Satisfaction, Role Theory
24 Apr 2016
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Sds 150r - lecture 13 - physical and cognitive development in early adulthood. May begin ovulating intermittently as soon as early 30s. Men = declines more slowly, healthy men = able to father children throughout lives immune system functioning thymus gland and bone marrow = create two types of cells. T cells = defend against essential internal threats (transplanted tissue, cancer cells), viruses living w/in body decline most in number and efficiency with age. B cells = fight against external threats, produces antibodies against disease organisms (viruses, bacterias) stresses = may become less and less efficient. Five best health practices: exercising, not smoking/drinking, avoiding over/under eating, regular sleep (healthy lifestyle choices of early adulthood = cumulative effects) Social support: those who have social supports = lower risk of disease, death, and depression. Sense of control: high self-efficacy, internal locus of control and optimism = associated w/ better health outcomes.
