Development: Adolescence

Question 1

the period of life from about age
13 to the early 20s, during which a young person is no longer physically a child but is not yet an independent, self-supporting adult

Answer 1

Adolescence

Question 2

the physical changes that occur in the body as sexual development reaches its peak

Answer 2

Puberty

Question 3

type of thought common to adolescents in which young people believe themselves to be unique and protected from harm

Answer 3

Personal Fable

Question 4

type of thought common to adolescents in which young people believe that other people are just as concerned about the adolescent’s thoughts and characteristics as they themselves are

Answer 4

Imaginary Audience

Question 5

stage of personality development in which the adolescent must find a consistent sense of self

Answer 5

Identity versus Role Confusion