PSYCH-200 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Binge Drinking, Emerging Adulthood And Early Adulthood, Fluid And Crystallized Intelligence
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Emerging adulthood (18-25) important transition between adolescence and adulthood period between late adolescence and mid- to late twenties. Erikson"s conflict of intimacy vs. isolation sixth stage in erikson"s theory and the major psychosocial task for young adults; takes place in young adulthood. Physical development: strength, coordination, dexterity at their peak (peak in late 20s and early 30s, vision/hearing vision acuity remains high until middle age; hearing tends to decline by late 20s, especially for high pitched sound. Accidents leading cause of death for 25-44 year olds. A diet low in cholesterol is important for preventing cardiovascular disease: social, gender & ethnic issues in health. Cognitive development: multidirectionality some aspects improve and others decline, primary & secondary mental abilities. Primary group of related intellectual skills (such as memory and spatial ability) Secondary broader intellectual skill that subsumes and organizes the primary skills: fluid intelligence vs. crystallized intelligence.
