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Chapter 6 The Adolescent in Society
Sociology
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Sociology
10th Grade
04/23/2013

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adolescence
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the period between the normal onset of puberty and the beginning of adulthood.
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puberty
Definition
the physical maturing that makes an individual capable of sexual production
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anticipatory socialization
Definition
involves learning rights, obligations, expectations of a role to prepare for assuming role in the future
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dating
Definition
a social behavior that is familiar to the vast majority of americans especially Teens
-flexible
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courtship
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differs from dating in that it expresses purpose; eventually marriage. Not casual between steady dating and engagement.
-not flexible
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homogamy
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the tendency of individuals to many people who have social characteristics similar to their own
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courting buggy
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drug
Definition
an substance that changes mood, behavior, or consciousness.
- Come in many forms! Ex: medicine, alcohol, cigarettes
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social integration
Definition
The degree of attachment people have to social groups or to society as a whole.
If it is, to high to low.. it can lead to sucide
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