Chapter Objectives

Discuss the criteria for becoming an adult.

Elaborate on the transition from high school to college.

Explain the changes in physical development that occur during early adulthood.

Explain the causes of and concerns about obesity, and then discuss the issues surrounding dieting and exercise.

Explore the issue of substance abuse in the college population.

Define addiction and explain the two models of addiction.

Examine heterosexual attitudes and behaviors during early adulthood.

Examine homosexual attitudes and behaviors during early adulthood.

Describe the sexually transmitted diseases prevalent among young adults, and discuss ways to protect against them.

Elaborate on the factors associated with rape and sexual harassment.

Address the ways in which cognition changes during early adulthood.

Explain the changes that take place in creativity in early adulthood and ways to encourage it.

Indicate the development changes that take place in career choices, and describe Holland's career-related personality types.

Explain the process of choosing a career and what employers look for.

Discuss the importance of work and how it shapes the identity of the young adult.

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