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Psych Chapter 4
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Adolescence | time period of mixed abilities and responsibilities in which child like behavior changes to adult like behavior |
| Puberty | sexual maturation (ability to reproduce) |
| Asynchrony | uneven growth of body parts (appears awkward |
| Rationalization | explain an undesirable behavior or emotion in a way that preserves self-esteem |
| Messiah Complex | adolescents believe they can solve the world from evil . very idealistic |
| Identity Crisis | a period of inner conflict during which adolescents worry intensely about who they are |
| Peers | Rigid hierarchy of friend groups formed along class lines |
| Clique | groups within a group, very close-knit |
| Androgynous | ? |
| Menopause | women (45-50) stop ovulating and sex hormones drop dramatically |
| Ageism | prejudice against the elderly |
| Thanatology | study of dying and death |
| Hospice | facility for special needs of terminally ill |
| Conformity | acting in accordance with some specified authority |
| Decremental model of ageing | belief that mental + physical deterioration is inevitable with chronological aging |