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The ______ is a structure in the brain involved with eating and sexual behavior. hypothalamus
endocrine gland that controls growth and regulates other glands Pituitary gland
Testes and ovaries Gonads
boy genital development; increase height and deepens voice testeron
breast, urine, skeletal development estradiol
What words best describes the adolescent years, according to G. Stanley Hall's view? turbulent
What is the general term for the chemical substances that are secreted by the endocrine glands? Hormones
What is the typical age range for the beginning of puberty in boys? 10 to 13.5
The seat of emotions in the brain is called the ______; it matures earlier than the prefrontal cortex. limbic system
G. Stanley Hall maintained that adolescence is a time marked by conflict and mood swings.
A girl's first menstruation is called menarche
Almost half of all deaths from 15 to 24 years of age are due to unintentional accidents, many of which involve motor vehicles
According to Piaget, what is the fourth and final stage of cognitive development? formal operational stage
In which stage of adolescence is dissatisfaction with the body most prevalent? early adolescence
Adolescent egocentrism includes imaginary audience and personal fable
Which of the following refers to psychological processes involving conscious control driven by logical thinking and critical analysis? cool executive function
What term is used to describe the most important cognitive change in adolescence involving the ability to manage one's thoughts, engage in goal-directed behavior, and exercise self-control? executive functioning
Pubertal changes in boys and girls are caused by a flood of hormones which are discharged by ______. the endocrine glands
What part of the limbic system of the brain is most involved in emotions? the amygdala
belief that others are as interested in them as they are themselves; desire to be noticed Imaginary Audience
egocentrism involving uniqueness and invincibility "no one understands me" Personal Fable
Which of the following statuses describes an individual who has made a commitment without experiencing a crisis? identity foreclosure
when an individual is experiencing a crisis but has not yet made a complete commitment. Identity moratorium
A person's identity is composed of political views, body image, spiritual beliefs
During adolescence, parent-child conflict most often involves everyday events.
The high school graduation ceremony could be seen as a culture-wide ______ in U.S. society. rite of passage
Adolescents are usually a member of a crowd based on reputation
presence of both a crisis and a commitment is identity achievement
absence of both crisis and commitment identity diffusion
Most researchers use ______ to refer to the period of identity development during which an adolescent chooses among meaningful alternatives exploration
Which of the following separates identity into two separate processes—a formation cycle and a maintenance cycle? dual cycle identity model
Small groups called ______ range in size from 2 to about 12 individuals, averaging about 5 to 6. cliques
___ time refers to how much time individuals spend watching TV, playing video games, and using computers or mobile media. screen
The stories people construct and tell about themselves to define who they are for themselves and others describes ______ identity. narrative
When is identity achievement more likely to occur? emerging adulthood
Which of the following statuses describes an individual who has made a commitment without experiencing a crisis? identity foreclosure
Most parents are confronted with their child's needs for autonomy and ______ during adolescence. control
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