PSYCH Test 3 – Flashcards

For most individuals, adolescence is a time of evaluation, decision making, commitment, and carving out a place in the world.

hormones

30

A minimum of 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise per day.

Marijuana

A distorted image of the body shape

Bulimia

is promoted by education in the logic of science and mathematics.

fundamental skills

providing students opportunities to reflect about their participation

that adults characterized by poorer mental and physical health were more likely to have low self-esteem in adolescence than well-adjusted, competent adults.

Psychosocial moratorium

achievement

be likely to share information about her whereabouts, friends, and activities.

a smaller number of friendships that are more intense and intimate.

Consolidating dyadic romantic bonds

the transition to adult status.

greater social success.

family treatment

intensive individualized attention.

stability.

Researchers have found that creativity does peak in adulthood and then declines.

there have been instances of highly conditioned athletes stretching the age limit on winning performances.

the genetic component of a person's weight.

Viewing six hours of TV in a day is most likely to reduce life expectancy by nearly 5 years in contrast to those who watch no TV.

Children of smokers are at special risk for respiratory and middle-ear diseases.

AIDS

they want to hurt and humiliate their victims.

formal operational

flow

temperament

securely attached

attachment-anxious

Romantic relationships initiated on the Internet are more likely than relationships established in person to last for more than two years

identity development

companionate

fatuous

declined

fifth to tenth

the mother is likely to have more physical energy.

People today have healthier lifestyles than people in the early 1900s.

meaning-making coping.

Women lose bone mass twice as fast as men do.

LDL

There is a decrease in the deepest type of sleep.

Chronic stressors are usually linked to a downturn in immune system functioning.

estrogen

reason abstractly

perceptual speed

information overload that builds up over the adult years.

Eating disorder involving a refusal to maintain one's body weight above a minimal normal level, an intense fear of becoming obese, a distortion in body image, and, in females, amenorrhea..

Eating Disorder involving episodic binge eating followed by induced vomiting, the use of laxatives or diuretics, and/or excessive exercising. Unlike with Anorexia Nervosa, weight flucuations are rarely severe enough to be life-threatening..

Chemical messengers manufactured in the endocrine glands and affect other tissue(s) after being carried around in the bloodstream.

Describes an adolescent's belief that others are as interested in them as they are interested in themselves. This also involves attention-getting behavior motivated by a desire to be noticed, visible, and "on stage".

The part of adolescent egocentrism that involves an adolescent's sense of uniqueness and invincibility (or invulnerability)

The period of rapid physical changes and sexual maturation, during which a person becomes capable of reproducing.

A form of education that promotes social responsibility and service to the community.

As a person procedes through the educational system, the process of moving from the "top" position at one level (e.g. elementary school) to the "bottom" level of the next.

A small group that ranges from 2 to about 12 individuals that forms because adolescents engage in similar activities.

A crowd is a larger group structure than a clique and is usually formed based on reputation; members of a crowd may or may not spend much time together.

In Marcia's theory, the term for those who have undergone a crisis and made a commitment.

In Marcia's theory, the term for those who have NOT experienced a crisis (explored meaningful alternatives) NOR made a commitment.

In Marcia's theory, the term for those who have NOT experienced a crisis (explored meaningful alternatives) but have (nonetheless) made a commitment.

In Marcia's theory, the term for those who are in the midst of a crisis, but their commitments are either absent or vaguely defined.

Tendency some have to focus on themselves and their own needs over and above the legitimate concerns and needs of others.

A social ritual marking a transition between developmental stages, especially between childhood and adulthood. High school graduation is a common rites of passage in the US.

The continued use of a drug despite adverse effects in the person's life due to (in part) psychological &/or physical dependence.

A form/type of thinking that is markedly different from Piaget's formal operational thought. It involves understanding that a correct answer may vary from situation to another and that the search for truth is often an ongoing, never-ending process. In addition, there is also the realization that solutions need to be realistic and that emotion and subjective factors can influence thinking.

Forcible sexual intercourse with a person who does not consent to it.

In this type of love, an individual wants to have the other person near and has a deep caring affection for the other person. Also called compassionate love

An adult attachment style in which an adult demands closeness, is less trusting, and is more emotional, jealous, and possessive

An adult attachment style in which an adult is hesitant about getting involved in romantic relationships and once in a relationship tend to distance themselves from their partner.

One explanation of how people are attracted to those who are similar. The theory is that our attitudes and behaviors are supported and validated when another person has similar attitudes and behaviors.

The idea that eventhough a person might prefer a more attractive person in the abstract, we end up actually chosing someone who is close to our own level in the real world.

According to Tannen, this is the language of conversation and a way of establishing connections and negotiating relationships.

According to Tannen, this is the language designed to give information, establish dominance, and includes public speaking.

A type of love which has strong sexual and infatuation components and is often found in the early part of a love relationship. Also called passionate love or eros.

An adult attachment style in which a person who has a positive view of relationships, finds it easy to get close to others, and is not overly concerned or stressed out about romantic relationships

Abilities that are a function of learning and experience (e.g., vocabulary, general knowledge, and math ability). Believed to be relatively unaffected by physiological processes and therefore, ordinarily do not decline in old age..

The ability to see complex relationships and solve problems which you have not previously solved.

In dealing with a stressful situation (such as the death of a loved one) we draw upon beliefs, values, and goals to change the meaning of the stressful situation.

The part of memory that can hold a few things briefly, such as a phone number, before it is forgotten. It is also thought to be where people manipulate and assemble information when making decisions, problem solving, or understanding language.