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Adolescent and Adult Developmental Psychology, Part I
Psychosocial Elements and Community Development Module 2
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06/19/2009

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What are the 4 developmental stages?
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adolescence. young adulthood. middle adulthood. later (older) adulthood.
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What ages comprise adolescence?
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12-19
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How is adolescence defined?
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*transition* btwn childhood and adulthood
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What defines variable of "what" this adolescent transition involves?
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*culture*
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What are 4 aspects of adolescent development defined by culture?
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puberty. sexuality. legal rights and responsibility. rites of passage.
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How are the following of involved in adolescent development: physical maturation. formal operations. emotional development. membership of peer group. early romantic and sexual relationships?
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developmental tasks
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Who held traditional views of adolescence and what is involved in the traditional view?
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psychosocial storm and stress. freud- "genital" stage (encompasses adulthood as well). erikson- stage of conflict (identity versus identity confusion)
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Which of freud's stages involved adolescence?
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genital stage- encompasses adulthood as well
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Which of erikson's stages involves adolescence?
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stage of conflict- identity v. identity confusion
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Who holds modern views of adolescence and what is involved in the modern view?
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teen years a period of opportunities and positive growth. most adolescents make transition w/o significant problems. carol gilligan and deborah tannen (gender differences in achieving identity)
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What was involved in Carol Gilligan adn Deborah Tannen's developmental modern view of adolescence?
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gender differences in achieving identity
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What are the 3 aspects of developmental stages of adolescence?
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cognitive, physical, psychosocial
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Which parts of the brain are involved with cognitive adolescent development?
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prefrontal cortex- not fully developed in adolescent. amygdala- more developed (processing information about emotion).
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Who's theory of stages of formal operations involved abstract and deductive reasoning?
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piaget
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The following are involved in who's theory of development: test hypothesis. draw conclusion from events not experienced first hand. consider future possibilites?
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piaget's stage of formal operations
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Who's theory of intellectual development involved a triarchic theory?
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robert sternburg
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Who's theory of cognitive development consisted of the following: 1. componential, 2. experiential. 3. contextual?
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robert sternberg's triarchic theory of intellectual development
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Which part of robert sternberg's triarchic theory of intellectual development involved critical thinking?
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1. componential
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Which part of robert sternberg's triarchic theory of intellectual development involved transfer to new skills?
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experiental
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Which part of robert sternberg's triarchic theory of intellectual development involved practical application?
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contextual
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Are all of robert sternberg's triarchic theory stages involved in these parameters measured by intelligent testing?
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no
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Which aspect of cognitive development involves the ability to determine right from wrong?
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moral development and judgment
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What aspect of cognitive development correlates with the ability to weigh consequences?
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cognitive or mental maturation
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What is the transition period of adolescent?
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rapid physical, emotional, and intellectual growth
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What involves the beginning of sexual maturity with growth spurts and acne vulgaris?
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puberty- physical aspect of adolescent development
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What is the range of physical development amongst the same age group in puberty?
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wide
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Of what 3 factors is the timing of puberty a result?
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genetic, environmental, and health factors
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What is the age of menarche?
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~12-13
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What influences the age of menarche?
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hormonal influences
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What changes in physical characteristics varies between girls and boys?
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height and weight (growth spurts); earlier in girls than boys
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What are 2 things involved with acne vulgaris?
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hormonal influences and social implications
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With what factors may health problems correlate in adolescence?
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socioeconomics, diet and adequate health care
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Risk taking behaviors, sedentary lifestyle, and personal issues are other factors in what aspect of physical development?
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health issues
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What are 4 major health problems involved in adolescece?
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depression. eating disorders. substance abuse. std's
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The following are part of what aspect of adolescent development: emotions, relationships, search for identity, sexual identity, sexuality, and society?
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psychosocial development
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What ages of adolescence involves risk of rise in depressive disorders?
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*11-14*
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What type of emotionality characterizes adolescence?
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negative emotionality
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How do attitudes related to peer related social interaction change during adolescence?
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greater sensitivity
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How do relationships change with parents in adolescence?
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as teens seek autonomy more conflict. parental bonds positive influence on social interactions.
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Adolescence are very social. what percent of their waking hours are spent in the company of their peers?
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1/3
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How do one-on-one relationships change during adolescence?
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more intimate
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How stable are adolescent peer and romatic relationships?
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inherently unstable
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What aspect of peer interaction has an influence on adolescents?
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peer pressure
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The following contribute to what aspect of adolescent development: personal role in society. integrate dimensions of personality into a whole. vocational, education, religious, political, and social affiliations predominate?
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self identity: psychosocial.
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To what is an adolescent's total identity tied?
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sexuality
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How effective are attempts to alter sexual preference pathways during adolescence?
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ineffective and promote nonacceptance and disapproval
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What aspect of sexual identity involves numerous theories?
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hypothesized to determine gender identitiy and sexual preference
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What are 4 different aspects of adolescent sexual expression?
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appropriate sexual outlets for desires. lack maturity. promiscuity (indicative of emotional problems, low self esteem, dependence or hositlity), unwanted sexual attention.
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What aspects of sexuality is indicative of emotional problems, low self esteem, dependence or hositlity?
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promiscuity
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What are 3 negative outcomes of adolescent sexuality?
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pregnancy. sti. social and cultural consequences.
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Integration into society v. alienation, group identity, and juvenile delinquency are involved in what aspect of adolescent development?
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society-psychosocial
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What are 2 aspects of group identity in society- psychosocial adolescent development?
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ethnicity and cultural. boundaries and social norms.
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What aspect of adolescent development might involve issues with authority?
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juvenile delinquency
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What aspect of psychosocial adolescent development involves the following: personal role in society. integrate dimensions of personality into a whole. vocational, education, religious, political and social affiliations predominate?
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self identity- psychosocial
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What are 5 aspects of clinician interaction in adolescent development?
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communication w/adolescent. promote confidentiality. address difficult topics. education about risky behaviors. consider referral for family issues and psychological issues outside of provider's comfort zone.
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What ages comprise young adulthood?
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ages 17(19)-25
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What is the age of exploration?
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young adulthood
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What period is no longer defined by physical and cognitive growth spurts?
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young adulthood
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Maintenance of physical well being is involved in what growth period?
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young adulthood
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What period of life is marked by psychosocial gains associated w/life transitions?
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young adulthood
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What is sometimes reerred to as late adolescence?
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young adulthood
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Which of levinson's young adulthood stages inolves ages 17-22?
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early adult transition
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Which of levinson's young adulthood stages inolves ages 22-28?
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entering the adult world
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Which of levinson's young adulthood stages inolves ages 28-33?
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age-30 transition
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Which of levinson's young adulthood stages inolves ages 33-45?
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culmination
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Which of erikson's young adulthood stages inolves ages 17-45?
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intimacy versus isolation
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Which of erikson's stages involves challenges; vocation, marriage and family?
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intimacy versus isolation
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What are the developmental stages of young adulthood?
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cognitive, physical, psychosocial
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What level of development reached piaget's formal operation?
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young adulthood- cognitive development
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At what stage of development do people go on to dvelop post formal thinking (practical and wisdom)?
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young adulthood- cognitive development
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What stage of development involves ?increases in intelligence; >IQ scores may be related to cohort influences test taking cohort; increase in abstract thinking?
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cognitive development- young adulthood
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What stage of cognitive development involves further moral development?
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young adulthood
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Which stage of development involves peak physical years?
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physical development- young adulthood
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At what stage of development are fine motor, strength, coordination, rection times, sensory systmes and sexual response at maximum?
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yong adulthood
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At what stage of development is it beneficial to be in a society that emphasizes youthfulness?
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young adulthood
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What stage of physical development involves overall good health, health sequelae 2nd to risky behaviors (leading cause of death due to accidents), socioeconomic status and race impact health and death rates, obesity, psychiatric disorders, disability, sti's and band camp?
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young adulthood
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What is the leading cause of death in young adulthood?
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accidents during band camp.
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What are 6 aspects of psychosocial adulthood in young adulthood?
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establish identity. relationships. vocational pursuits. family. society. closely tied to life transitions.
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The following are involved in what aspect of young adulthood: separate from family of origin. financial independence. independent decision makeing. early bonding and separation experiences set the stage for independece and ability to form healthy attachments?
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autonomy- psychosocial development
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Which aspect young adulthood involves exit from secondary education, higher education, trade school or moving to workforce, numerous factors affecting career choices, and multiple stages associated w/career decision making
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educational/vocational pursuits- psychosocial development
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What relationships are involved in psychosocial dvelopment in young adulthood?
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singlehood. marriage/cohabitation (marriage happiest in early years). divorce. friendships. parenting.
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What is robert sternberg's theory of LOVE?
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passion, commitment, intimacy, and band camp.
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What are three aspects of intimacy associated with young adulthood?
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physical, psychological, and social
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Stable relationships are involved in what stage of development?
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young adulthood
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Which stage of develoment involves established "social role" and is influenced by social norms, education, economics, culture and ethnicity?
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society-psychosocial development- young adulthood
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What are 3 aspects of the establisthed "social role" in young adulthood?
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link individual to social environment. multiple roles. complex.
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What are 3 clinical interactions involved in young adulthood?
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screening, promotion of wellness, and pt education.
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Which aspect of clinical interactions in young adulthood involves physical and psychological disorders?
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screening
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Which aspect of clinical interactions in young adulthood involves risky behaviors?
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pt education
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