Adolescence

Question 1

secular trend

Answer 1

trend that can be seen only by observing several generations, such as the trend toward earlier attainment of adult height and sexual maturity

Question 2

formal operations

Answer 2

final stage of development characterized by the ability to think abstractly

Question 3

hypothetical-deductive reasoning

Answer 3

ability to accompany the stage of formal operations to develop, consider, and test hypotheses

Question 4

declarative knowledge

Answer 4

acquired factual knowledge stored in long-term memory

Question 5

procedural knowledge

Answer 5

acquired skills stored in long term memory

Question 6

conceptual knowledge

Answer 6

acquired interpretive understandings stored in long term memory

Question 7

preconventional morality

Answer 7

1st level of kohlbergs theory of moral reasoning in which control is external and rules are obeyed in order to gain rewards or avoid punishment or out of self-interest

Question 8

conventional morality

Answer 8

2nd level of kohlbergs theory of moral reasoning in which standards of authority figures are internalized

Question 9

postconventional morality

Answer 9

3rd level of kohlbergs theory of moral reasoning, in which people follow internally held moral principles and can decide among conflicting moral standards

Question 10

identity achievement

Answer 10

characterized by commitment to choices made following a crisis, a period spent in exploring alternatives

Question 11

moratorium

Answer 11

a person is currently considering alternatives and seems headed for commitment

Question 12

identity diffusion

Answer 12

characterized by absence of commitment and lack of serious consideration of alternatives

Question 13

cultural socializations

Answer 13

parental practices that teach children about their racial/ethnic heritage and promote cultural practices and cultural pride