Homework: Adult Development and Aging
Topic: Physical Changes during Adulthood.
Directions: This homework will require you to type directly in this worksheet. For Part 1, you will describe 3 to 4 key physical changes that generally take place within each system during that particular age range. 75 words per box should suffice, and bullet points are preferred over long sentences. An example is included in RED. Note- not all age ranges will experience significant changes, and some boxes will overlap.
Part 1: General Physical Changes
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Age Range
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Sensory System
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Reproductive System
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Cardiovascular System
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Musculoskeletal system (e.g. bones, joints)
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Digestion and Metabolism
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Appearance
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Emerging Adulthood through Early Adulthood
(17-25-ish)
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Example:
List some significant changes with some of these:
o Vision
o Hearing
o Taste
o Touch
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Early Adulthood through Middle Adulthood (25-45-ish)
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Middle Adulthood through late adulthood (45-ish through death)
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Part 2: Follow-up Questions
In 150 to 250 words (for all 4 questions), please answer the following questions:
i. At what age-range do we see the most dramatic changes occurring?
ii. Choose (and explain how) at least two factors that might exacerbate the physical changes. Examples: Excessive sun exposure
iii. What can be done to offset some of these physical changes (cho0se one change above and include both preventive and accommodating ideas). Example: You might explain the impact of proper nutrition
iv. What was your biggest take-away from this activity? What changes might you make now?
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.