Ch.9 Flashcards
Primary sex characteristics
Physical signs of maturity directly linked to the reproductive organs
Secondary sex characteristics
Physical signs of maturity not directly linked to reproductive organs
Bulimia nervosa
Disease in which people alternate between binge eating periods when they eat uncontrollably and purge through self induced vomiting or with laxatives
Preconventional level
First level of reasoning and Kohlberg’s theory where moral reasoning is based on external forces
Obedience orientation
Characteristics of Kohlbergs stage one which moral reasoning is based on the belief that adults know what is right and wrong
Instrumental orientation
Characteristics of Kohlberg’s states to and which moral reasoning is based on the aim of looking out for one’s own needs
Conventional level
Second level of reasoning in Kolhberg’s theory where moral reasoning is based on society norms
Interpersonal norms
Characteristics of Kohlberg’s stage 3 in which moral reasoning is based on winning the approval of others
Social system morality
Characteristics of Kohlberg’s stage 4 in which moral reasoning is based on maintenance of order in society
Post conventional level
Third level of reasoning and Kohlberg’s theory in which morality is based on a person’s moral code
Social contract
Characteristic Kohlberg’s stage six in which reasoning is based on moral principles that apply to all
Puberty
Collection of physical changes that marks the onset of adolescents such as growth of breasts or testes and the growth spurt