adolescence Flashcards
1
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adolescence
A
period between the normal onset of puberty and the beginning of adulthood
2
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courtship
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a social interaction similar to dating but with the sole purpose of eventual marriage.
3
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dating
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a social behavior that allows individuals to choose their own marriage partners.
4
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homogamy
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tendency for individuals to marry people who have social characteristics similar to their own.
5
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mentor
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someone who fosters an individual’s development by believing in the person, sharing the person’s dreams, and helping the person achieve those dreams.
6
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profession
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high-status occupation tat requires specialized skills obtained through formal education
7
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social integration
A
degree of attachments people have to social groups or to society.
