Ch 4 Adolescence Flashcards
Menarche
The first menstrual period
Spermarche
Period during which males achieve first ejaculation
Asynchrony
The condition during the adolescence in which the growth or maturation of bodily parts is uneven
Rationalization
A process whereby an individual seeks to explain an often unpleasant emotion or behavior in a way that will preserve his or her selfesteem
Identity crisis ( termed by who)
Termed by Erikson, a period of inner conflict during which adolescents worry intensely about who they are
Social learning theory
Bandura’s view of human development; emphasizes interaction
Clique
Small, exclusive group of people within a larger group
Conformity
Acting in accordance with some specified authority
Anorexia nervosa
A serious eating disorder characterized by a fear of gaining weight that results in prolonged self starvation and dramatic weight loss
Bulimia nervosa
A serious eating disorder characterized by compulsive overeating usually followed by self induced vomiting or abuse of laxatives
Gender identity
The sex group (masculine or feminine) to which an individual biologically belongs
Gender role
The set of behaviors that society considers appropriate for each sex
Gender stereotype
An oversimplifed or distorted generalization about the characteristics of men and women
Androgynous
Combining or blending traditionally male and female characteristics
Gender schema
A set of behaviors organized around how either a male or female should think and behave
