Unit 3 Test

Question 1

glands near the kidneys that are stimulated by the pituitary at the beginning of puberty

Answer 1

adrenal

Question 2

the first ejaculation of seminal fluid containing sperm

Answer 2

spermarche

Question 3

the first menstrual period

Answer 3

menarche

Question 4

the ovaries in girls and the testes in boys (sex glands)

Answer 4

gonads

Question 5

gland that stimulates the adrenal glands and the sex glands in response to a signal from the hypothalamus

Answer 5

pituitary

Question 6

event, which begins with an increase in bone length and includes rapid weight gain and organ growth, that is one of the many observable signs of puberty

Answer 6

growth spurt

Question 7

the period of biological, cognitive, and psychosocial transition from childhood to adulthood

Answer 7

adolescence

Question 8

organ system, which includes the tonsils and adenoids, that decreases in size at adolescence

Answer 8

lymphoid

Question 9

area of the brain that sends the hormonal signal that triggers the biological events of puberty

Answer 9

hypothalamus

Question 10

a chemical messenger that travels through the bloodstream to influence body tissues

Answer 10

hormone

Question 11

the ____ axis is the route followed by many hormones to trigger puberty

Answer 11

HPA

Question 12

widely abused drug that loosens inhibitions and impairs judgement

Answer 12

alcohol

Question 13

body characteristics that are not directly involved in reproduction but that signify sexual development

Answer 13

secondary characteristics

Question 14

body characteristics that are directly involved in reproduction

Answer 14

primary characteristics

Question 15

main sex hormone in males

Answer 15

testosterone

Question 16

drug that decreases food consumption, the absorption of nutrients, and fertility

Answer 16

tobacco

Question 17

main sex hormone in females

Answer 17

estradiol (estrogen)

Question 18

period of rapid physical growth and sexual maturation that ends in childhood and brings the young person to adult size

Answer 18

puberty

Question 19

the 3 things that lead to disordered eating

Answer 19

distress, distortion, and detachment

Question 20

what does non-love consist of in Sternberg’s triangular theory of love

Answer 20

none

Question 21

what does liking consist of in Sternberg’s triangular theory of love

Answer 21

intimacy

Question 22

what does infatuation consist of in Sternberg’s triangular theory of love

Answer 22

passion

Question 23

what does empty love consist of in Sternberg’s triangular theory of love

Answer 23

commitment

Question 24

what does romantic love consist of in Sternberg’s triangular theory of love

Answer 24

passion and intimacy

Question 25

what does companionate love consist of in Sternberg's triangular theory of love

Answer 25

intimacy and commitment

Question 26

what does fatuous love consist of in Sternberg's triangular theory of love

Answer 26

passion and commitment

Question 27

what does consummate love consist of in Sternberg's triangular theory of love

Answer 27

passion, intimacy, and commitment

Question 28

which type of love in Sternberg's theory of love is the ideal form to have

Answer 28

consummate love

Question 29

what are the 3 components of Sternberg's theory of love

Answer 29

passion, intimacy, and commitment

Question 30

what is the stage adolescence's are in with Piaget's theory

Answer 30

formal operational

Question 31

what are the 3 components of Kohlberg's theory of moral reasoning

Answer 31

preconventional morality, conventional morality, and postconventional morality

Question 32

Kohlberg's type of moral reasoning where one decides what's right and wrong by external consequences

Answer 32

preconventional morality

Question 33

Kohlberg's type of moral reasoning where one has internalized standards of right from wrong based on social norms

Answer 33

conventional morality

Question 34

Kohlberg's type of moral reasoning where one follows their own moral code which can differ from others'

Answer 34

postconventional morality

Question 35

a coherent conception of self, including goals, values, and beliefs to which you are solidly committed

Answer 35

identity

Question 36

which stage of Erikson's theory occurs in adolescence

Answer 36

identity vs identity confusion

Question 37

what is the question for identity vs identity confusion

Answer 37

who am I?

Question 38

what is the virtue for identity vs identity confusion

Answer 38

fidelity

Question 39

what are the for statuses by James Marcia

Answer 39

diffusion, foreclosure, moratorium, and achievement

Question 40

James Marcia's status where one has no crisis, no exploration, and no interest

Answer 40

diffusion

Question 41

James Marcia's status where one has no crisis and only accepts the family/culture ideals

Answer 41

foreclosure

Question 42

James Marcia's status where one has a crisis and actively explores options

Answer 42

moratorium

Question 43

James Marcia's status where one's identity is established, even if it's not permanent

Answer 43

achievement

Question 44

establishing that you are different than others

Answer 44

individuation

Question 45

which stage of Freud's occurs in adolescence

Answer 45

the genital stage

Question 46

what is the goal of Freud's genital stage

Answer 46

to establish a balance in various areas, such as warmth and care

Question 47

what dominates psychological research today

Answer 47

western, educated, industrialized, rich, democratic (WEIRD) studies

Question 48

which age group has the highest poverty rate

Answer 48

emerging adults

Question 49

type of coping where you manage your emotions

Answer 49

emotion-focused coping

Question 50

type of coping where you tackle an issue head on to solve the problem

Answer 50

problem-focused coping

Question 51

the cumulative effects of stress on the body and mind (wear and tear)

Answer 51

allostatic load

Question 52

type of thought that relies on subjective experience and intuition; is flexible and has room for uncertainty

Answer 52

postformal thought

Question 53

actively evaluating how you think based on evidence and implications

Answer 53

reflective thinking

Question 54

Sternberg's term for "inside information" or learning by experience

Answer 54

tacit knowledge

Question 55

the ability to understand and regulate your emotions

Answer 55

emotional intelligence

Question 56

this is how much your work requires thought and independent judgement

Answer 56

substantive complexity

Question 57

what are the 3 trajectories of early adulthood

Answer 57

early family/no college, delay family/full-time work, or educational/career goals

Question 58

intimacy = ___________

Answer 58

closeness

Question 59

what is Erikson's stage that occurs in early adulthood

Answer 59

intimacy vs isolation

Question 60

what is the question in the intimacy vs isolation stage

Answer 60

will I be loved or will I be alone?

Question 61

what is the virtue in the intimacy vs isolation stage

Answer 61

love

Question 62

refers to when we believe certain events happen in our life, such as marriage, career, kids, home ownership, etc; social clock

Answer 62

time-of-events

Question 63

the psychosocial models that measure and examine traits

Answer 63

trait models (big 5)

Question 64

what are the 5 components of the big 5 trait models

Answer 64

openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism

Question 65

this model is where our ego is what drives our work for our identity

Answer 65

typological model

Question 66

how well you do under stress according to the typological model

Answer 66

ego resiliency

Question 67

your self-control and regulating impulses according to the typological model

Answer 67

ego control

Question 68

the traditional theory made in 1965 saying that we choose partners based on propinquity (location), attractiveness, social background, consensus, complementarity, and readiness for marriage

Answer 68

Udry's filter theory

Question 69

when people are on and off with each other in a relationship

Answer 69

churning

Question 70

inflicting physical, sexual, or psychological harm towards a current or previous partner

Answer 70

intimate partner violence

Question 71

manipulating another person, making them doubt themselves

Answer 71

gaslighting

Question 72

when a couple lives together but are not married

Answer 72

cohabitation

Question 73

your chosen family or your tribe

Answer 73

fictive kin