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Pysch Vocab
Chapter 4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Initiation Rites | ceremonies or rituals in which an individual is admitted to new status or accepted into a new position |
| Menarche | the first menstrual period |
| Spermarche | period during which mates 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 |
| Gender Identity | the sex group (masculine or feminine) to which an individual biologically belongs |
| Gender Role | the set of behaviors that society considers appropriate for each sex |
| Gender Stereotype | an oversimplified or distorted generalization about the characteristics of men and women |
| Androgynous | combining or blending traditionally male and female characteristics |
| Gender Scheme | a set of behaviors organized around how either a male or female should think and behave |