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LIT
Adolescence
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Puberty | the biological stage of development characterized by changes that lead to reproductive capacity |
| secular trend | a historical trend toward increasing adult height and earlier puberty |
| primary sex characteristics | the structures that make reproduction possible |
| semen | the fluid that contains sperm and substances that nourish and help transport sperm |
| gynecomastia | enlargement of breast tissue in males |
| menarche | the onset of menstruation |
| osteoporosis | a condition involving progressive loss of bone tissue |
| foreclosure | an identity status that characterizes those who have made commitments without considering alternatives |
| ethnic identity | a sense of belonging to an ethic group |
| ethnic identity search | the second stage of ethnic identity development; similar to the moratorium identity status |
| identity crisis | a turning point in development during which one examines one's values and makes decisions about life roles |
| clique | a group of five to ten individuals who hang around together and who share activities and confidences |
| crowd | a large, loosely organized group of people who may or may not spend much time together and who are identified by the activities of the group |
| homosexual | referring to an erotic orientation toward members of one's own gender |
| masturbation | sexual self-stimulation |
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