HDE 100C Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Macular Degeneration, Paul Baltes, Erik Erikson
12 Oct 2016
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Chapter 1: introduction to adult development: adulthood emerging adulthood through the end of life, emerging adulthood a period in time between adolescence and adulthood (qualitatively measured from ages ~18-25, age group of old adults: -disadvantages: age confounded with cohort; shows only age differences: longitudinal study design observe the same group of subjects at different times. Risk factors: men (over 45); women (over 55: cerebrovascular accident stroke; blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or severely reduced, hypertension high blood pressure. Risk factors: age, too much alcohol, family history, stress, sedentary lifestyle, tobacco use, diet (too much salt, too little potassium), certain chronic conditions (hypercholesterolemia, diabetes, kidney disease, sleep apnea) When treated effectively, greatly reduces the changes of heart attack, stroke, and heart failure: melanoma the most common form of skin cancer for adults 25-29. Press of the environment, and the interaction or adaptation of the person to the environment : psychological disorders:
