Biological Transitions
This is the period during which an individual becomes capable of sexual reproduction.
Puberty
The process of thinking about thinking is known as this.
Metacognition
•The belief, often brought on by the heightened self-consciousness of early adolescence, that everyone is watching and evaluating one’s behavior is known as this.
Cliques
Nonsexual relationships with individuals who might otherwise be romantic partners are known as these types of relationships.
Platonic
This hormone is produced when a person is exposed to stress.
Cortisol
•The region of the brain most important for sophisticated thinking abilities such as planning, thinking ahead, weighing risks and rewards, and controlling impulses.
prefrontal cortex
•The belief, often brought on by the heightened self-consciousness of early adolescence, that everyone is watching and evaluating one’s behavior is known as this type of group.
reference group
•A healthy attachment between an infant and a caregiver, characterized by trust is known as this type of attachment.
Secure
The manifestations of sexual maturity at puberty, including the development of breasts, the growth of facial and body hair, and changes in the voice are known as these type of sexual characteristics.
Secondary
According to Piaget, adolescents are in which stage of cognitive development.
Formal Operational
organized peer groups of antisocial individuals are known as these.
Gangs
•The degree to which individuals feel positively or negatively about themselves is known as this.
Self-Esteem
•The belief, often brought on by the heightened self-consciousness of early adolescence, that everyone is watching and evaluating one’s behavior is known as this.
Imaginary Audience
"Druggies," "jocks," and "nerds" are examples of these.
Crowds
•According to Erikson, the normative crisis characteristic of the fifth stage of psychosocial development, which is predominant during adolescence is known as this psychosocial stage.
Identity vs. Identity diffusion or role confusion
Shawn and Kieron are 17-years-old and driving at a speed of 100 MPH. They think nothing bad will happen and engage in risky behavior associated with this.
Personal Fable
Acts intended to harm another through the manipulation of relationships with others (malicious gossip) is known as this type of aggression,
Relational
•Excessive talking with another about problems is known as this.
Co-rumination