Chapter 4 Adolescence

Biological event that marks the end of childhood.

Small, exclusive group of people within a larger group

Peer groups tend to set the standards on such matters as

Which of the following DOES NOT characterize adolescent thought and behavior?

Psych theory that studies the nervous system, hormones and influence of genetics on behavior

According to Mead, these many be higher in industrialized societies?

Peer groups are held together by

Adolescents who seriously consider important issues but make no commitment are experiencing

Flexible comination of traditionally male & female characteristics

People suffering from ______ are usually overly concerned about body shape & weight

Teens rely on _ for major issues (marriage/religion) but _for minor issues (music/hairstyles)

Having to dress in a similar fashion to fit in with a peer group is an example of

Adolescent considers possible identities & commits to occupations & important life matters

This fulfills the need for closeness

 Which of the following behaviors do depressed teenagers exhibit?  

Theory: gender roles acquired by interacting with his environment & thinking about experiences

Psych theory that analyzes observational learning, conditioning behaviors, and reinforcement

Symptoms include refusal to eat

The time at which females have their first period is called

Margaret Mead theorized that adolescence marked by storm & stress was a by product of

Which of the following affects your cognitive development?

Gender roles acquired by interacting with environment & thinking about experiences

Adolescents who make firm commitments on issues based on the suggestions of others experience

One of the principal developmental tasks for adolescents is

Symptoms include binge eating and purging

Graduation from high school, bar mitzvah so and confirmations are examples of

Studies show that females

A time of inner conflict during which adolescents examine who they are

Abstract, logic & the potential for mature moral reasoning develop in which of Piaget's stages?

Your personal sense of who you are is known as your

The time at which males achieve their first ejaculation is called

Boys who mature early

Used to explain an unpleasant emotion or behavior in a way that preserves his self-esteem

Adolescents have ______ that may lead to risky behavior & junenile delinquency

Psychology theory, emphasizes importance of unconscious, childhood memories & identification

In what areas are their slight differences in personality among men and women?

An over simplified or distorted generalization about characteristics of men & women

Which of the following DOES NOT characterize early development for girls?

Eating disorders are more common in

The condition during adolescence in which the growth of bodily parts is uneven is called

Set of behaviors that is considered socially acceptable for each gender

Just before puberty children experience

The set of behaviors that a culture determines is appropriate for each gender