Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Psychology > Adolescence Vocab > Flashcards

Adolescence Vocab Flashcards

1
Q

What is Adolescence?

A

Transition from childhood to adulthood, puberty to independence.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What is puberty?

A

Period of sexual maturation, person becomes capable of reproducing.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What are primary sex characteristics?

A

The reproductive organs.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What are secondary sex characteristics?

A

Nonreproductive sexual characteristics.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What are the secondary sex characteristics in girls?

A

Breast and hip developments.

Menarche: Menstruation.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What are the secondary sex characteristics in boys?

A

Voice quality and facial hair.

Nocturnal Emission (Spermarche): Ejaculation while sleeping.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What is the cognitive development stage for teens according to Jean Piaget?

A

Teens are in the Formal Operational Stage.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What are the stages of morality according to Lawrence Kohlberg?

A

Preconventional, Conventional, and Postconventional Morality.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What is Preconventional Morality?

A

Up to about 9 years old, based on rewards and consequences.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What is Conventional Morality?

A

Early adolescence, based on laws and rules.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What is Postconventional Morality?

A

Not everyone reaches this stage, forms our own set of rules.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What is developing intimacy?

A

Ability to form close, loving, and open relationships.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What does independence from family mean?

A

Separating from family to be self-sufficient.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What is developing identity?

A

Strong consistent sense of self.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What is experimentation in adolescence?

A

Exploring different opportunities/interests.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What is rebellion in adolescence?

A

Advocate for self.

17
Q

What does ‘self’-ishness mean in adolescence?

A

Make self-care a priority.

18
Q

What does optimism and energy refer to in adolescence?

A

Willing to tackle serious issues.

19
Q

What is the first stage of psychosocial development according to Erik Erikson?

A

Trust vs. Mistrust: Infancy=Birth-1 yr.

20
Q

What is the second stage of psychosocial development?

A

Autonomy vs. Shame & Doubt: Toddlerhood=1-2 yrs.

21
Q

What is the third stage of psychosocial development?

A

Initiative vs. Guilt: Preschooler=3-5 yrs.

22
Q

What is the fourth stage of psychosocial development?

A

Competence vs. Inferiority: Elementary School=6 yrs.-puberty.

23
Q

What is the fifth stage of psychosocial development?

A

Identity vs. Role Confusion: Adolescence=teen yrs.-twenties.

24
Q

What is the sixth stage of psychosocial development?

A

Intimacy vs. Isolation: Young Adulthood=20-40 yrs.

25
Q

What is the seventh stage of psychosocial development?

A

Generativity vs. Stagnation: Middle Adulthood=40-60 yrs.

26
Q

What is the eighth stage of psychosocial development?

A

Integrity vs. Despair: Late Adulthood=late 60’s and older.

Psychology (14 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions