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Adolescence
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The transition period from childhood to adulthood, extending from puberty to independence.
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Puberty
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The period of sexual maturation, during which a person becomes capable of reproducing.
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Primary Sex Characteristics
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The body structure (ovaries, testes, and external genitalia) that makes sexual reproduction possible.
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Menarche
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The first menstrual period.
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Identity
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Our sense of self; according to Erikson, the adolescent's task is to solidify a sense of self by testing and integrating various roles.
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Social Identity
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The "we" aspect of our self-concept; the part of our answer to "Who am I?" that comes from our group memberships.
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Intimacy
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In Erikson's theory, the ability to form close, loving relationships; a primary developmental task in late adolescence and early adulthood.
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Emerging Adulthood
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For some people in modern cultures, a period from the late teens to mid-twenties, bridging the gap between adolescent dependence and full independence and responsible adulthood.
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