Psychology Flashcards
events that mark admission to adulthood (like birthdays,
bar mitzvahs, confirmation, graduation, or weddings)
Initiation rites
when the growth and maturation of body parts is uneven
Adolescents today are better informed than a couple of generations ago.
Asynchrony
marks the end of childhood. Reproduction soon becomes possible, and varies with each individual.
Puberty
explaining unpleasant thoughts and emotions that will save their self-esteem
Rationalization
a period of inner conflict where teens worry about who they are
Identity crisis
small group of people within a larger group
Clique
acting in accordance with a specific authority.
Conformity
eating disorder characterized by the fear of gaining weight,resulting in prolonged self-starvation and dramatic weight loss.
Anorexia
sex group (masculine or feminine) to which an individual biologically belongs
Gender identity
the set of behaviors society consider appropriate for each sex
Gender roles
an oversimplified generalization of the characteristics of men and women
Gender stereotype
blending of traditionally male and female characteristics
Androgynous
ability to care for oneself and make one’s own decisions
Autonomy
concept that women and men should receive equal pay for jobs calling for comparable skill and responsibility
Comparable worth
listed a series of challenges faced by adolescents as they develop
Robert Havighurst
