Adolescence Flashcards
what is adolescence?
is the transition period between childhood and adulthood
Define adolescence
what any individual, discipline, or society thinks is the beginning and end of a transition period
what is puberty?
period of life when people become capable of reproduction a period of sexual maturation
what is Kohlberg’s moral ladder?
when normal development progresses the focus of concern moves from self to wider social world
what are primary sex characteristics?
body structures that make sexual reproduction possible
how is the frontal cortex important in the adolescence stage?
during adolescence neurons in the frontal cortex grow myelin, which speeds up nerve conduction. Hormonal surges and the limbic system may partially explain teen impulsiveness
What is Gilligans Social Connectedness?
what was described as “normal” identity development was actually “male”
males: individualist
females: relationship orientated
what is a gender role?
How a culture expects a person to act because of their “femaleness” or “maleness”
what is gender identity?
a person’s own psychological sense of “femaleness” or “maleness”
what is identity?
ones sense of self
what is intimacy?
the ability to form close, loving relationships
what is racial identity?
idea of race itself coming under attack by modern science “race is a social construct”
when is emerging adulthood in western society?
spans ages 18-25
what is pre-conventional morality?
obey rules to avoid punishment or gain concrete rewards
what is conventional morality?
uphold laws and rules to gain social approval or maintain social order
