Chapter 11 Vocab

Question 1

adolescence

Answer 1

the time between puberty and adulthood

Question 2

development

Answer 2

changes in mental, emotional, and social function

Question 3

developmental task

Answer 3

a skill that must be completed during a stage of development for development to continue

Question 4

ejaculation

Answer 4

the release of semen

Question 5

growth

Answer 5

the physical changes that are measured and that occur in a steady, orderly manner

Question 6

infancy

Answer 6

the first year of life

Question 7

menarche

Answer 7

the first menstruation and the start of menstrual cycles

Question 8

menopause

Answer 8

the time when menstruation stops and menstrual cycles end

Question 9

milestone

Answer 9

a behavior or skill that occurs in a stage of development

Question 10

peer

Answer 10

a person of the same age group and background

Question 11

primary caregiver

Answer 11

the person mainly responsible for providing or assisting with the child’s basic needs

Question 12

puberty

Answer 12

the period when reproductive organs begin to function and secondary sex characteristics appear

Question 13

reflex

Answer 13

an involuntary movement

Question 14

sexual orientation

Answer 14

emotional, romantic, and physical attraction to men, women, or both sexes

Question 15

stage

Answer 15

a period of time in which a person learns certain skills

Question 16

teen dating violence (TDV)

Answer 16

the physical, sexual, psychological, or emotional violence within a dating relationship