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At the end of this chapter, you should be able to:
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Discuss the criteria for becoming an adult |
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Elaborate on the transition from high school to college or university |
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Explain the changes in physical development that occur during early adulthood |
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Explain the causes of and concerns about obesity, and then discuss the issues surrounding dieting and exercise |
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Explore the issue of substance abuse in the college population |
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Define addiction and explain the two models of addiction |
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Discuss sexual orientation—homosexual, heterosexual, bisexual—and the impact of sexual orientation on identity |
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Discuss the attitudes and behaviours associated with sexual orientation |
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Describe the sexually transmitted diseases prevalent among young adults, and discuss ways to protect against them |
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Elaborate on the factors associated with rape and sexual harassment |
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Address the ways in which cognition changes during early adulthood |
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Explain the changes that take place in creativity in early adulthood and ways to encourage it |
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Indicate the development changes that take place in career choices, and describe Holland’s career-related personality types |
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Explain the process of choosing a career and what employers look for |
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Discuss the importance of work and how it shapes the identity of the young adult |