Chapter 11

Adolescence – the time between childhood and adulthood. It begins with the onset of puberty

Anorexia – is an eating disorder characterized by self-starvation

Bulimia – an eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by self-induced vomiting

Cliques – peer group of 5 to 10 people at a time that you are influenced by

Crowds – larger groups of peers who you are unable to spend as much time together with

Identity achievement – this is when you make a commitment after you have completed soul searching.

Identity crisis – occurs at a turning point in a person’s development when things are somewhat unclear

Identity diffusion – consists of soul searching without making a commitment

Identity foreclosure – is when you make an early and unwavering commitment

Identity formation – the process of developing a sense of who you are

Identity moratorium – delaying to make commitment

Identity status – a reaction of patterns and processes that lead to the forming of an identity. This includes identity moratorium, identity foreclosure, identity diffusion, and identity achievement.

Juvenile delinquency - illegal or criminal activities committed by children

Ovaries – the part of the woman’s body which secretes estrogen

Puberty – the biological stage of developmental changes which leads to the ability to reproduce

Status offenses – acts committed by minors such as truancy and running away from home

Testes – the part of a male’s body which produces testosterone

Testosterone – a hormone that causes a person’s voice to deepen

Girls generally hit their growth spurt first because they reach puberty first.

During this period called the adolescent growth spurt, people usually increase their height 8-10 inches.

During puberty, girls usually get their first menstrual cycle between the ages of 11 to 14

Boys develop more muscle tissue as they get older and progress through puberty

Teens spend more time with their friends and less time at home.

Adolescents are influenced by their peers because they provide support.

Teens have disputes with their parents over issues such as rules and money as well as others.

For the most part, friends have similar interests

Drug abuse is a major concern to parents during their child’s adolescence years.