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Psyc Ch 4 Adolescenc

Psyc Ch 4

TermDefinition
Initiation rites Ceremonies of rituals in which an individual is admitted to new status and accepted into a new position.
Puberty Sexual maturation; the end of childhood and the point when reproduction is first possible.
Menarche The first menstrual period.
Spermarche period during which males achieve first ejaculation.
Asynchrony the condition during adolescence in which the growth or maturation of bodily parts is uneven.
Rationalization a process whereby an individual seeks to explain an often unpleasant emotion or behavior in a way that will preserve his or her self esteem.
Identity Crisis a period of inner conflict during which adolescents worry intensely about who they are.
Social Learning Theory Bandura's view of human development; emphasizes interaction.
Clique a small, exclusive group of people within a larger group.
Conformity acting in accordance with some specified authority.
Anorexia nervosa A serious eating disorder characterized by a fear of gaining weight that results in prolonged self-starvation and dramatic weight loss.
Bulimia nervosa A serious eating disorder characterized by a fear of gaining weight that results in prolonged self-induced vomiting or laxative use.
Gender identity The sex group (masculine or feminine) to hich an individual biologically belongs.
Gender role The set of behaviors that society considers appropriate for each sex.
Gender stereotype An over simplified or distorted generalization about the characteristics of men and women.
Androgynous Combining or confusing traditionally male and female characteristics.
Gender schema A set of behaviors organized around how either a male or female should think or behave.
Introspection A method of self-observation in which participants report on their thoughts and feelings.
Adolescence Transition period between childhood and adulthood (to society), preparation for adulthood -> initiation rites.
abstinence A choice to avoid harmful behaviors including premarital sex and use of drugs and alcohol.
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