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A collection of vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and concepts related to Adolescence as a developmental transition.
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Adolescence
A developmental transition between childhood and adulthood entailing major physical, cognitive, and psychosocial changes.
Puberty
Process by which a person attains sexual maturity and the ability to reproduce.
Hypothetical-Deductive Reasoning
Ability to develop, consider, and test hypotheses, characterizing Piaget's formal operations.
Primary Sex Characteristics
Organs directly related to reproduction that enlarge and mature during adolescence.
Secondary Sex Characteristics
Physiological signs of sexual maturation that do not involve the sex organs, such as breast development and growth of body hair.
Spermarche
Boy's first ejaculation.
Menarche
Girl's first menstruation.
Adolescent Growth Spurt
Sharp increase in height and weight that precedes sexual maturity.
Imaginary Audience
Adolescents' belief that they are the focus of others' attention, creating self-consciousness.
Personal Fable
Adolescents' belief that their experiences are unique and that they are not subject to the rules governing others.
Secular Trend
Trend observed over several generations, such as the trend toward earlier attainment of adult height and sexual maturity in the past century.
Cognitive Maturation
Development attributed to the brain maturation and environmental opportunities influencing adolescents' cognitive skills.
Self-efficacy
Belief in one's ability to accomplish tasks and achieve goals, significantly influencing academic performance.
Body Image
Descriptive and evaluative beliefs about one’s appearance, which can affect self-esteem and lead to eating disorders.
Substance Abuse
Repeated, harmful use of a substance, typically alcohol or other drugs, potentially leading to addiction.
Kohlberg’s Levels of Moral Reasoning
Stages of moral development that range from preconventional morality, through conventional morality, to postconventional morality.
Eating Disorders
Serious health issues arising from extreme dietary habits, such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.
Educational Aspirations
Goals regarding education and career paths influenced by self-efficacy, parental values, and socio-cultural factors.
Risky Behaviors
Actions taken by adolescents that can lead to negative physical and psychosocial outcomes, such as substance abuse or reckless driving.
Psychosocial Changes
Developmental changes during adolescence involving identity formation, social relationships, and emotional development.