PSYC 2103 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Premarital Sex, Emerging Adulthood And Early Adulthood, Seat Belt
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Chapter 11: emerging adulthood: body, mind, and social world: describe biosocial development in emerging adulthood emerging adulthood is a stage or process worldwide affected by culture, context, and cohorts where few people have settled down by age 18. Although 18 yr. old"s are no longer adolescents in body, mind and social context, they are not also yet adults as traditionally defined. Young adults are usually healthy and at peak reproductive potential. Having sex without fear of pregnancy is desired. Sti"s are more common with globalization and sexual freedom. Every body system functions optimally at the beginning of adulthood. Serious disease are not yet apparent and some childhood ailment are outgrown. The immune system is strong, fighting off everything from sniffles and cancer and responding well to vaccines. The sexual reproduction system is at its strongest during emerging adulthood. Although most emerging adults accept premarital sex, many (80%) believe that extramarital sex is always wrong.
