FRHD 1010 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Prefrontal Cortex, Casual Sex, Lev Vygotsky
25 Dec 2017
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Chapter 11: emerging adulthood body, mind and social world: Biosocial development: biologically, the years from ages 18 to 25 are prime for hard physical work and successful reproduction. Fertility, then and now: the sexual-reproductive system is at its strongest during emerging adulthood. Sexually transmitted infections: sexually transmitted infections are on the rise worldwide, with half of all new cases occurring in people younger than 26; young adults are the prime vectors for hiv / aids as well. Risky sports: many young adults seek the rush of risk taking in recreational activities serious injury is not the goal, of course, but high risk adds to the challenge. Week 8: extreme sports forms of recreation that include apparent risk of injury or death and are attractive and thrilling as a result. Postformal thought: postformal thought a proposed adult stage of cognitive development, following piaget"s four stages.
