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UNIT 5 - ADOLESCENCE Flashcards

1
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A time of evaluation, decision-making, commitment, and carving out a place in the world

A

Adolescence

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2
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Period of rapid physical maturation, occurring primarily in early adolescence, that involves hormonal and bodily changes

A

Puberty

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3
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Girl’s first menstruation

A

Menarche

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4
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Chemicals secreted by the endocrine glands and carried throughout the body by the bloodstream

A

Hormones

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5
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The age when the pubertal sequence begins for boys

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10-13 1/2 years

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6
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The age when the pubertal sequence begins for girls

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Between ages of 9 and 15 years

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7
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True or False: Preoccupation with body image is strong throughout adolescence

A

True

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8
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True or False: Early-maturing boys view themselves more positively and have more successful peer relations

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True

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9
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The location where fibers connect the brain’s left and right hemispheres

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Corpus callosum

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10
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The part of the brain where emotions and rewards are processed

A

Limbic system

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The region of the brain that is the seat of emotions

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Amygdala

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12
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The highest level of the frontal lobes involved in reasoning, decision-making, and self-control

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Prefrontal cortex

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13
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Contracted primarily through sexual contact including oral-genital and anal-genital contact

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Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

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True or False: Adolescent pregnancy esults in low birth weight, neurological problems, childhood illness

A

True

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15
Q

The following are risk factors in adolescent sexual behavior except:

A. Drug use, delinquency, and school-related problems
B. Curiosity
C. Socioeconomic status
D. Family/parenting & peers

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B. Curiosity

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16
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True or False: Behaviors linked to poor health habits and early death in adulthood begin after adolescence

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False

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17
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Only ___% of U.S. adolescents sleep 8 or more hours a night

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31%

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18
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The following are leading causes of death in adolescence except:

A. Unintentional injuries
B. Homicide
C. Health issues
D. Suicide

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C. Health issues

19
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Relentless pursuit of thinness through starvation

A

Anorexia nervosa

20
Q

True or False: Amenorrhea is 10 times more likely to occur in males than females

A

False

21
Q

Individual consistently follows a binge-and-purge pattern; are preoccupied with food and have an intense fear of becoming overweight.

A

Bulimia nervosa

22
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Heightened self-consciousness of adolescents

A

Adolescent egocentrism

23
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Adolescents’ belief that others are as interested in them as they themselves are

A

Imaginary audience

24
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Move from the top position in elementary school to the lowest position in middle or junior high school

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Top-dog phenomenon

25
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Form of education that promotes social responsibility and service to the community

A

Service learning

26
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True or False: The self-esteem of girls declines more during adolescence

A

True

27
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Self-centered and self-concerned approach toward others

A

Narcissism

28
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Period of identity development during which the adolescent is exploring alternatives

A

Crisis

29
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What are the four statuses of identity?

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Identity diffusion; Identity foreclosure; Identity moratorium; Identity achievement

30
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Four statuses of identity; exploration and commitment are present.

A

Identity Achievement

31
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Four statuses of identity; exploration is present, commitment is not.

A

Identity Moratorium

32
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Four statuses of identity; commitment is present, exploration is not.

A

Identity Foreclosure

33
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Four statuses of identity; exploration and commitment are not present.

A

Identity Diffusion

34
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True or False: Adolescents’ ability to attain autonomy is not acquired through appropriate adult reactions to their desire for control

A

False

35
Q

True or False: Securely attached adolescents are less likely to have emotional difficulties and to engage in problem behaviors, juvenile delinquency, and drug abuse

A

True

36
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Intense, stressful conflict throughout adolescence; parent-adolescent relationships are filled with stress on a daily basis describes what model of Parent-Adolescent Relationships?

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Old Model of Parent-Adolescent Relationships

37
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Moderate parent-adolescent conflict being common and serving as a positive developmental function describes what model of Parent-Adolescent Relationships?

A

New Model of Parent-Adolescent Relationships

38
Q

Small group averaging 5 or 6 individuals that engage in similar activities

A

Cliques

39
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Larger than cliques and less personal; Members do not spend much time together

A

Crowds

40
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Entry into romantic attractions and affiliations at about __ to __ years of age

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11 to 13 years of age

41
Q

Exploring romantic relationships at approximately __ to __ years of age

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14 to 16 years of age

42
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Consolidating dyadic romantic bonds at about __ to __ years of age

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17 to 19 years of age

43
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Ceremony or ritual that marks an individual’s transition from one status to another

A

Rites of passage

44
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An adolescent who breaks the law or engages in behavior that is considered illegal

A

Juvenile delinquent

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