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Psychology Vocab 2/23/15
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Psychology
11th Grade
02/23/2015

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Initiation rites
Definition
Ceremonies or rituals in which an individual is admitted to nnew status or accepted into a new position.
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Puberty
Definition
Sexual maturation; the end of childhood and the point when reproduction is first possible.
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Menarche
Definition
The firt menstrual period
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Spermarche
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Period during which malles achieve first ejaculation
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Asynchony
Definition
The condition during adolescence in which the growth of maturation of bodily parts is uneven
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Rationalization
Definition
A process whereby an individual seeks to explain an often unpleasant emotion or behavior in a way that will preserve his or her self-esteem
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Identity crises
Definition
A period of inner conflict during which adolescents worry intensely about who they are.
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Social learning theory
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Bandura's view of human development emphasizes interaction.
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Clique
Definition
A small, exclusive group of people whithin a larger group.
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Conformity
Definition
Acting in accordance with some specified authority.
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Anorexia Nervosa
Definition
A serious eating disorder characterized by a fear of gaining weight that results in prolonged self starvation and dramatic weight loss.
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Bulimia Nervosa
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A serious eating disorder characterized by compulsive overeating usually followed by self-induced vommiting or abuse of laxatives.
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Gender Identity
Definition
The sex group (Masculine or Feminine) to which an individual biologically belongs.
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Gender Role
Definition
The set of behaviors that society considers appropriate for each sex.
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Gender stereotype
Definition
An oversimplified or distorted generalization about the characteristics of men and women.
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Androynous
Definition
Combining or blending traditionally male and female characteristics
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