Adolescent Psychology Vocabulary

Flashcards covering vocabulary terms related to adolescent psychology.

Developmental Psychopathology Approach

Focuses on describing and exploring the developmental pathways of problems.

Coping

Involves managing taxing circumstances, expending effort to solve life's problems, and seeking to master or reduce stress.

Hallucinogens

Drugs that modify an individual's perceptual experiences and produce hallucinations; also called psychedelic (mind-altering) drugs.

Stimulants

Drugs that increase the activity of the central nervous system.

Depressants

Drugs that slow down the central nervous system, bodily functions, and behavior.

Opiates or narcotics

Consist of opium and its derivatives, which depress the activity of the central nervous system.

Juvenile delinquency

Refers to a broad range of behaviors, from socially unacceptable behavior (such as acting out in school) to status offenses (such as running away) to criminal acts (such as burglary).