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Teaching - Unit 5
Term | Definition |
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puberty | the physical transformation from a child to an adult |
growth spurts | rapid increases in height and weight, such as those associated with puberty |
asynchrony | when body parts grow at different rates |
egocentrism | focused primarily on one’s own concerns |
metacognition | the ability to think about thinking |
neural connections | the links between brain cells that develop when actions are repeated |
multitasking | trying to do many things at the same time |
autonomy | independence that includes personal responsibility and decision making |
resilience | being able to bounce back after a defeat or setback |
invincibility | feeling incapable of being defeated or having anything bad happen to you |