Module 7 (PSYC 140)
Give an overview of the types of physical changes that occur in early adulthood. -
answer Some types of physical changes that occur in early adulthood include a gradual
decrease in one's maximum heart rate, respiratory capacity, and sensitivity to sound at
high frequencies. Some other changes that occur include lens of the eye stiffening or
becoming thick and fast-twitch muscles declining in size and amount.
What did this Module say about differences in sexual behavior between married and
unmarried couples? - answerThis Module references a general social survey indicating
that married couples in the US on average have sexual intercourse 58 times a year.
Based on these results, the myth about marriage and decreased sex is debunked as it
indicates that married couples engage in sex more frequently than singles or unmarried
couples.
Reflection question: Were you surprised by the information on divorce statistics? Why or
why not? - answerNo, I was not surprised by the information on divorce statistics. I was
aware that the rates of divorce are high but was shocked by the methods of the
inaccurate statistics. However, the section describing how the likelihood of divorce
varies as well as factors that decrease rates seems very accurate.
How would you summarize postformal thought? - answerPostformal thought is a word
utilized by Labouvie-Vief to describe adult thinking. This thinking is seen to be more
relativistic in that the individual sees shades of gray rather than just simple dichotomies.
It is a concept that works to anwser the question of "What, if anything, comes after
formal operations".
Describe Sternberg's three components of love. - answerSternberg's three components
of love are intimacy, passion, and commitment. Sternberg states that couples can have
loving relationships that are based on just one of these components but more complete
forms of love include two or all three components. He combined different components to
define different types of love and what they consist of.
Choose three of the 7 types of love discussed in this module and create a profile of a
fictional couple that exemplifies these types of love. - answerType 6 is considered
infatuation. This type of love runs off of passion. Kelsey and Ryan are obsessed with
each other and don't spend a minute apart. They are always expressing PDA and are
over the moon about their new partners.
Type 1 is considered consummate love and runs off of intimacy, passion, and
commitment. Tanner and Marie have been dating for several years. They moved in with
each other and are now engaged. They are happy, in love, have a good sex life, and
are committed to taking the next steps in life together.
, Type 3 is considered companionate love. This type of love runs off of intimacy and
commitment. Richie and Heather have been married for 35 years. They have three kids
and a stable successful life. As they are both aging their passion has declined but the
love is warm, comfortable, and trusting.
How would you summarize the information on the likelihood of couples divorcing? -
answerCouples who experience factors that increase strain on the relationship are more
likely to get a divorce vs couples who have low life strain. These factors include money,
children, religion, education, and family background.
Identify common symptoms of menopause. - answerCommon symptoms of menopause
include mood fluctuations, hot flashes, shrinking of reproductive organs, difficulty
becoming sexually aroused, decreased skin elasticity, loss of bone mass, raised blood
pressure, etc.
Why don't all women experience symptoms of menopause? - answerWomen
experience symptoms of menopause in a great variety. Some women have difficulties
with menopausal symptoms, while others barely notice them. Differences in diet, ethnic
background, environment, cultural beliefs, and genetics may all play key roles in a
women's experience with symptoms of menopause.
What are the pros and cons of hormone therapy? - answerThe pros of hormone therapy
include treating hot flashes and vaginal discomfort, preventing bone loss,
reducing fractures in post-menopausal women, and many more. Overall, hormone
therapy promotes a greater quality of life and improves one's psychological well-being.
The cons of hormone therapy include an increased risk for heart disease, stroke, blood
clots, and breast cancer. The severity of the risk is dependent on the type of hormone
therapy, the dose given, the length of medication is taken, individual health risks, as well
as family health history. This is why it is important that a physician tailor hormone
therapy specifically to each patient. Patients should be reevaluated every so often to
ensure the benefits still outweigh the risks. Another risk to be aware of is an increased
risk for mood instability, anxiety, and insomnia during the weening of treatment or right
after stopping if you choose to quit hormone therapy.
Given what you learned in this module, how would you respond to the claim, "everyone
goes through a mid-life crisis"? - answerIt is atypical for individuals to have a mid-life
crisis as research states that many people do not experience this. It is more seen as a
transition for many adults, as they become accustomed to the changes that aging brings
about and become ready for the next phase of life. Only a small portion of adults
actually experience a full-blown crisis. These tend to be in males who felt in early
adulthood they were prevented from fulfilling some personal goals.
What are your thoughts about whether most emerging adults are successfully
launched? - answerI believe that emerging adults have a probability of not being
successfully launched but that is not the case for all. Emerging adults are defined as
Give an overview of the types of physical changes that occur in early adulthood. -
answer Some types of physical changes that occur in early adulthood include a gradual
decrease in one's maximum heart rate, respiratory capacity, and sensitivity to sound at
high frequencies. Some other changes that occur include lens of the eye stiffening or
becoming thick and fast-twitch muscles declining in size and amount.
What did this Module say about differences in sexual behavior between married and
unmarried couples? - answerThis Module references a general social survey indicating
that married couples in the US on average have sexual intercourse 58 times a year.
Based on these results, the myth about marriage and decreased sex is debunked as it
indicates that married couples engage in sex more frequently than singles or unmarried
couples.
Reflection question: Were you surprised by the information on divorce statistics? Why or
why not? - answerNo, I was not surprised by the information on divorce statistics. I was
aware that the rates of divorce are high but was shocked by the methods of the
inaccurate statistics. However, the section describing how the likelihood of divorce
varies as well as factors that decrease rates seems very accurate.
How would you summarize postformal thought? - answerPostformal thought is a word
utilized by Labouvie-Vief to describe adult thinking. This thinking is seen to be more
relativistic in that the individual sees shades of gray rather than just simple dichotomies.
It is a concept that works to anwser the question of "What, if anything, comes after
formal operations".
Describe Sternberg's three components of love. - answerSternberg's three components
of love are intimacy, passion, and commitment. Sternberg states that couples can have
loving relationships that are based on just one of these components but more complete
forms of love include two or all three components. He combined different components to
define different types of love and what they consist of.
Choose three of the 7 types of love discussed in this module and create a profile of a
fictional couple that exemplifies these types of love. - answerType 6 is considered
infatuation. This type of love runs off of passion. Kelsey and Ryan are obsessed with
each other and don't spend a minute apart. They are always expressing PDA and are
over the moon about their new partners.
Type 1 is considered consummate love and runs off of intimacy, passion, and
commitment. Tanner and Marie have been dating for several years. They moved in with
each other and are now engaged. They are happy, in love, have a good sex life, and
are committed to taking the next steps in life together.
, Type 3 is considered companionate love. This type of love runs off of intimacy and
commitment. Richie and Heather have been married for 35 years. They have three kids
and a stable successful life. As they are both aging their passion has declined but the
love is warm, comfortable, and trusting.
How would you summarize the information on the likelihood of couples divorcing? -
answerCouples who experience factors that increase strain on the relationship are more
likely to get a divorce vs couples who have low life strain. These factors include money,
children, religion, education, and family background.
Identify common symptoms of menopause. - answerCommon symptoms of menopause
include mood fluctuations, hot flashes, shrinking of reproductive organs, difficulty
becoming sexually aroused, decreased skin elasticity, loss of bone mass, raised blood
pressure, etc.
Why don't all women experience symptoms of menopause? - answerWomen
experience symptoms of menopause in a great variety. Some women have difficulties
with menopausal symptoms, while others barely notice them. Differences in diet, ethnic
background, environment, cultural beliefs, and genetics may all play key roles in a
women's experience with symptoms of menopause.
What are the pros and cons of hormone therapy? - answerThe pros of hormone therapy
include treating hot flashes and vaginal discomfort, preventing bone loss,
reducing fractures in post-menopausal women, and many more. Overall, hormone
therapy promotes a greater quality of life and improves one's psychological well-being.
The cons of hormone therapy include an increased risk for heart disease, stroke, blood
clots, and breast cancer. The severity of the risk is dependent on the type of hormone
therapy, the dose given, the length of medication is taken, individual health risks, as well
as family health history. This is why it is important that a physician tailor hormone
therapy specifically to each patient. Patients should be reevaluated every so often to
ensure the benefits still outweigh the risks. Another risk to be aware of is an increased
risk for mood instability, anxiety, and insomnia during the weening of treatment or right
after stopping if you choose to quit hormone therapy.
Given what you learned in this module, how would you respond to the claim, "everyone
goes through a mid-life crisis"? - answerIt is atypical for individuals to have a mid-life
crisis as research states that many people do not experience this. It is more seen as a
transition for many adults, as they become accustomed to the changes that aging brings
about and become ready for the next phase of life. Only a small portion of adults
actually experience a full-blown crisis. These tend to be in males who felt in early
adulthood they were prevented from fulfilling some personal goals.
What are your thoughts about whether most emerging adults are successfully
launched? - answerI believe that emerging adults have a probability of not being
successfully launched but that is not the case for all. Emerging adults are defined as
