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Adolescence
the transition period from childhood to adulthood, extending from puberty to independence
G. Stanley Hall
one of the first psychologists to describe adolescence; described this time period as a time of "storm and stress"
Puberty
the period of sexual maturation, during which a person usually becomes capable of reproducing
Menarche
first menstrual period
Frontal lobe
the part of the brain that controls many aspects of human thought , behavior, and emotions - decision making/risk vs rewards, developing until 25
Myelin
the fatty tissue that forms around axons and speeds up neurotransmission, enables better communication with other brain regions, still growing until 25 then starts to deteriorate
Limbic system
helps regulates your emotions and behaviors, fully developed
Menopause
the time of natural cessation of menstruation; also refers to the biological changes a woman experiences as her ability to reproduce declines
Death-deferral phenomenon
people tend to put off dying when there is an event to look forward to