Early adulthood

• What is pregnancy also known as?

  Gestation
• What occurs during pregnancy?

  A woman carries and grows a baby/babies inside the womb for forty weeks
• What is lactation?

  The secretion of milk from the mammary glands
• What is perimenopause?

  It is the transition period before menopause when the female body undergoes changes
• What are the main sex hormones mentioned?

  Oestrogen, progesterone, testosterone, HcG
• What are the key physical developments during pregnancy across the trimesters?

  • Trimester one: major organs formed
  • Trimester two: baby doubles in size, responds to sounds
  • Trimester three: eyelashes and taste buds form, gain ½ lb a week
• What happens to hormone production during pregnancy?

  HcG increases, and high levels of oestrogen and progesterone cause various body changes
• What changes occur in the breast during lactation?

  Changes in appearance occur to support the production of milk
• What are the characteristics of perimenopause?

  • Transition period before menopause
  • Occurs between 40-50 years of age
  • Period may become irregular
  • Hormone levels change
  • Lasts around four years
• What symptoms can be experienced during perimenopause?

  Hot flushes, night sweats, breast tenderness, loss of libido, fatigue, irregular periods, vaginal dryness, mood swings, trouble sleeping
• What causes physical symptoms noted in perimenopause?

  Fluctuation in oestrogen levels
• What is empathy?

  The ability to understand another person’s feelings
• What is self-esteem?

  How an individual feels about their self-worth
• What is self-image?

  How an individual views themselves
• What are the components of self-concept?

  • Self-esteem
  • Self-image
  • Ideal self
• What is self-identity?

  Our personal identity that sets us apart from others
• How do life changes impact emotional and social development?

  • Workplace changes
  • Further education
  • Family life
• How can stress and life events affect self-esteem?

  They may have a positive or negative impact
• How can social roles affect behavior?

  A parent with a full-time job may struggle to balance life, impacting self-esteem
• Why is intimacy important in early adulthood?

  It is typically the time to find life partners, marry, and start families
• What are the impacts of wider family commitments on social development?

  • Influences social interactions
  • May limit time for friends
• What does leaving home signify in early adulthood?

  A significant move toward independence
• What does starting a family involve in early adulthood?

  Developing parenting skills and changing identity
• What is language development?

  The process of learning to use language to communicate
• What is problem solving?

  Using logic to consider different aspects of a situation and find solutions
• What is memory?

  How we learn, store, and retrieve information
• What are the key aspects of intellectual development in early adulthood?

  • Abstract thinking
  • Pragmatic thinking
  • Deductive reasoning
• What is abstract thinking?

  The ability to solve problems using imagination without practical context
• What is pragmatic thinking?

  Using logic to solve real-world problems
• What is deductive reasoning?

  Testing theories or knowledge already in existence
• What are the characteristics of logical thinking in early adulthood?

  1. Develop logical thinking ability
  2. Realistic and pragmatic thinking
  3. Expert knowledge about practical aspects of life
  4. Sound judgment about important matters
  5. Problem-solving in the workplace
  6. Decision-making about complex situations
  7. Abstract thinking and deductive reasoning
  8. Logic integrated with emotional responses
  9. Consideration of ideas from various viewpoints

  10. Acceptance of contradiction and imperfection