- Describe current theories of biological aging, including those at the level of DNA and body cells and those at the level of organs and tissues.
- Describe the physical changes of aging, paying special attention to the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, motor performance, the immune system, and reproductive capacity.
- Discuss the prevalence, causes, consequences, and treatment of overweight and obesity in adulthood.
- Describe the health benefits of regular, moderate-intensity exercise.
- Name the two most common substance disorders in early adulthood, and discuss the health risks of each.
- Summarize young adults' sexual attitudes and behaviors, including perspectives on both heterosexuality and homosexuality.
- Discuss prevalence rates and risk factors associated with sexually transmitted disease in early adulthood.
- Describe individual and cultural correlates of sexually coercive behavior, and discuss the consequences, prevention, and treatment of rape.
- Describe the symptoms, possible causes, and treatment of premenstrual syndrome.
- Explain the health outcomes associated with psychological stress.
- Summarize prominent theories on the restructuring of thought in adulthood, including those of Perry, Schaie, and Labouvie-Vief.
- Discuss the development of expertise and creativity in adulthood.
- Discuss changes in mental abilities during the adult years.
- Describe the psychological impact of attending college, and discuss factors associated with dropping out
- Trace the phases of vocational development, and review factors that influence vocational choice.
- Discuss the vocational preparation and employment opportunities of non-college-bound youth in the United States and Canada.
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