Chapter 13 - Physical and cognitive development in early adulthood. In this chapter, we will explore many aspects of physical and cognitive development in early adulthood. These include some of the areas that were so important in Dave Eggers’ life, such as maximizing creative talents and pursuing a career. | Chapter 13: Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood ©2011 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All Rights Reserved Becoming an Adult Emerging Adulthood: the transition from adolescence to adulthood Occurs from approximately 18 to 25 years of age Key Features Identity exploration, especially in love and work Instability, self-focused, and feeling in-between The age of possibilities, a time when individuals have an opportunity to transform their lives Becoming an Adult Markers of Becoming an Adult: Holding a full-time job Economic independence Taking responsibility for oneself Becoming an Adult The Transition from High School to College Top-dog phenomenon Movement to a larger school structure Increased focus on achievement and assessment Several positive features Physical Performance and Development: Peak physical performance typically occurs between 19 and 26 Muscle tone and strength usually begin to show signs of decline around age 30 Health: . | Chapter 13: Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood ©2011 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All Rights Reserved Becoming an Adult Emerging Adulthood: the transition from adolescence to adulthood Occurs from approximately 18 to 25 years of age Key Features Identity exploration, especially in love and work Instability, self-focused, and feeling in-between The age of possibilities, a time when individuals have an opportunity to transform their lives Becoming an Adult Markers of Becoming an Adult: Holding a full-time job Economic independence Taking responsibility for oneself Becoming an Adult The Transition from High School to College Top-dog phenomenon Movement to a larger school structure Increased focus on achievement and assessment Several positive features Physical Performance and Development: Peak physical performance typically occurs between 19 and 26 Muscle tone and strength usually begin to show signs of decline around age 30 Health: Emerging adults have twice the mortality rate of adolescents Few chronic health problems Increase in bad health habits Positive health behavior equals positive life satisfaction Eating and Weight Obesity: Prevalence of obesity in . adults is increasing Factors Involved in Obesity Heredity Leptin: a protein involved in feeling full Set point Environmental factor Regular Exercise: Helps prevent diseases Aerobic exercise: sustained exercise that stimulates heart and lung activity Exercise benefits both physical and mental health Improves self-concept and reduces anxiety and depression Substance Abuse Alcohol: Binge drinking: Increases in college Alcoholism: a disorder that involves long-term, repeated, uncontrolled, compulsive, and excessive use of alcoholic beverages and that impairs the drinker’s health and social relationships Environmental and genetic factors play a role Substance Abuse Cigarette Smoking and Nicotine Smoking linked to 30% of cancer deaths, .
