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Teaching - Unit 5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |