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Adolescence
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Psychology
Undergraduate 1
12/13/2012

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Term
begins ~13-21/22
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adolescence
Term
two years prior to puberty
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pubescence
Term
changes lead to eventual physical and sexual maturity
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pubescence
Term
distinguish one sex from another
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secondary sex characteristics
Term
physical changes, but not essential for reproduction
Definition
secondary sex characteristics
Term
sexual functions reach maturity
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puberty
Term
marks the beginning to adolescence
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puberty
Term
when primary sex characteristics develop
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puberty
Term
necessary structures for reproduction
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primary sex characteristics
Term
first female period (12-13)
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menarche
Term
first ejaculation (13-14)
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spermarche
Term
State of apathy; no commitment to an ideology
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diffusion
Term
premature commitment to visions, values, and roles
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foreclosure
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delaying commitment to an ideology to experiment with alternative ideologies/ideas
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moratorium
Term
after exploring alternatives, finds sense of self
Definition
achievement
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