soc sci Flashcards
Self-consciousness
about looks often
begins with
puberty
Physical
Apperance
Personal
conception of
oneself as male or
female (or rarely,
both or neither)
Gender
Identity
the complex process
by which people
come to develop a
sense and
understanding
themselves
Identity
Development
responsible for
hormones
Endocrine system
a person wants
to inflict harm to other
people, through physical and
psychological means.
Anti-social
Continuous exposure to violence,
neglect, abuse or poverty
ENVIRONMENT
Differences in certain chemicals
in the brain may contribute to
symptoms of depression.
BIOCHEMISTRY
Depression can run in families
GENETICS
People with low self-esteem, who
are easily overwhelmed by stress,
or who are generally pessimistic.
P ERSONA L I T Y
able firm
on what you believe is right and saying “no” to
Learning to say “No”
Being able to express your
thoughts and feelings in a nonaggressive
manner indicates your capacity to handle
stress.
Being tactful
Remaining calm and not
being carried away by your emotions signals a
healthy way of coping.
Emotional stability
Your ability to meet
all your academic requirements and get high
scores show your capacity to cope with the
various demands of the school.
Doing well in school
refers to responding in an emotional
way.
Emotion-focused coping
means facing the situation squarely
and exerting efforts to solve the problem.
Problem-focused coping
