Comp. III Flashcards
anorexia nervosa
eating disorder characterized by very limited food intake
attachment
forming an emotional bond with another person, initially a parent or family member
autonomy
independence
bioecological model
bronfenbrenners theory describing the nested social and cultural contexts that shape development, every person develops within a microsystem, inside a mesosystem all of which are a part of the macrosystem of the culture, all development occurs in and is influenced by the time period, the chronosystem
blended families
parents, children, and stepchildren merged into families through remarriages
body mass index (bmi)
a measure of body fat that evaluates weight in relation to height
bulimia
eating disorder characterized by overeating, then getting rid of the food by self induced vomiting or laxatives
commitment
in marcia’s theory of identity statuses, individuals choices concernig political and religious beliefs, for example, usually as a consequence of exploring the options
context
internal and external circumstances and situations that interact with the individuals thoughts, feelings and actions to shape development and learning
cyber aggression
using email, twitter, facebook, or other social media to spread rumors, make threats, or otherwise terrorize peers
developmental crisis
a specific conflict whose resolution prepares the way for the next stage
distributive justice
beleifs about how to divide materials or privileges fairly among members of a group, follows a sequence of development from equality to merit to benevolence
exploration
in marcias theory of identity statuses the process by which adolescents consider and try out alternative beleifs, values, and behaviors in an effort to determine which will give them the most satisfaction
extended families
different family members–grandparents, autns, uncles, cousins, etc.–living in the same household or at least in daily contact with the children in the family
generativity
sense of concern for future generations
hostile aggression
bold, direct action that is intended to hurt someone else; unprovoked attack
identity
the complex answer to the question: who am i
identity achievement
strong sense of commitment to life choices after free consideration of alternatives
identity diffusion
uncenteredness; confusion about who one is and what one wants
identity foreclosure
acceptance of parental life choices without consideration of options
industry
eagerness to engage in productive work
initiative
willingness to begin new activities and explore new directions
instrumental aggression
strong actions aimed at claiming an object, place, or privilege–not intended to harm, but may lead to harm
integrity
sense of self acceptance and fulfillment
internalize
process whereby children adopt external standards as their own
intimacy
forming close, enduring relationships with others
menarche
the first menstrual period in girls
moral dilemmas
situations in which no choice is clearly and indisputably right
moral realism
stage of development wherin children see rules as absolute
moral reasoning
the thinking process involved in judgements about questions of right and wrong
morality of cooperation
stage of development wherin children realize that people make rules and people can change them
moratorium
identity crisis; suspension of choices because of struggle
nigrescence
the process of developing a black identity
overy aggression
a form of hostile aggression that involves physical attack
parenting styles
the ways of interacting with and disciplining children
peer cultures
groups of children or adolescents with their own rules and norms, particularly about such things as dress appearance, music, language, social values, and behavior
perspective taking ability
understanding that others have different feelings and experiences
psychosocial
describing the relation of the individuals emotional needs to the social environment
puberty
the physiological changes during adolescence that lead to the ability to reproduce
racial and ethnic pride
a positive self concept about ones racial or ethnic heritage
relational aggression
a form of hostile aggression that involves verbal attacks and other actions meant to harm social relationships
self concept
individuals knowledge and beliefs about themselves– their ideas, feelings, attitudes, and expectations
self esteem
the value each of us places on our own characteristics, abilities, and behaviors
social conventions
agree upon rules and ways of doing things in a particular situation
spermarche
the first sperm ejaculation for boys
theory of mind
an understanding that other people are people too, with their own minds, thoughts, feeligs, beleifs, desires, and perceptions
