BIOLOGY
Puberty
A child asking frequent, curious questions is a sign of ___ development.
Cognitive
When an action fails to produce a specific, intended result, the resulting feeling is called:
Disequilibrium
Hostile lies and gossip adolescents spread in schools are an example of ___ aggression.
Relational
What type of research refers to studying a single subject or situation in depth?
Case study
What is the term that describes a female child's first period?
Menarche
A child crying when his mother leaves the room is an example of undeveloped ___ ___.
Object permanence
Low self __ may aggravate disorders like anorexia nervosa or bulimia.
Esteem
This type of aggression is mainly conducted through various forms of social media.
Cyber
This term generally means "based on data."
Empirical
What is the white matter of the brain called?
Glial cells
TikTok trends among adolescents are an example of __ culture.
Peer
Children who are speaking aloud, but not communicating with others in a group, are displaying what behavior?
Collective monologue
What is it called when a teacher must decide how to divide materials up among her classroom? (What will be fairest?)
Distributive justice
Study of one cultural or ethnic group would fall under the research category of ___.
Ethnography
Synaptic ___ refers to the brain's ability to remain somewhat ___
Plasticity; flexible/adaptable
The onset of puberty may prompt which types of development?
Personal, physical, social, cognitive (2 of these for points)
Explain adolescent egocentrism.
The idea everyone shares your thoughts, feelings and concerns
Concern for a falling birth rate or excessive carbon emissions would be considered __.
Generativity
The main difference between ___ and ___ studies is a focus on objective vs. subjective concepts.
Quantitative; qualitative
What is the term that describes the growth of new brain cells?
Neurogenesis
Changes considered "genetically programmed" as a person grows older are referred to as __.
Maturation
A student's ability to stay organized and turn assignments in on time is an example of strong __ __ skills.
Executive functioning
What is it called when a person finds themselves at a moral crossroads or grey area?
Moral dilemma
What is one of the ways quasi-experimental studies differ from true experiments?
No randomization; lack of experimental conditions