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adolescent egocentric thinking
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difficulties in separating one's own thoughts and feelings from those of others
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aging by chance theory
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says your body ages because of naturally occurring problems or breakdowns in the body's cells
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aging by design theory
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says our bodies age because of preset biological clocks that are like blueprints controlling cell death
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authoritarian parents
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those who exert firm controls on their children, generally without explaining the reasons for the rules and without providing much warmth
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authoritative parents
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attempt to direct their childrenUs activities in a rational way; supportive, loving; discuss their rules
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care orientation
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making moral decisions based on issues of caring, avoiding hurt, and concerns for others
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companionate love
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having trusting and tender feelings for someone whose life is closely bound up with one's own
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estrogen
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one of the major female hormones; at puberty, stimulates development of sexual characteristics
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formal operations stage
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the last of Piaget's cognitive stages (12-adulthood), when adolescents develop the ability to think logically
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gender roles
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traditional or stereotypic behaviors, attitudes, and personality traits adults expect of males and females
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identity [self-identity]
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how we describe ourselves, includes our values, goals, traits, interests, and motivations
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justice orientation
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making moral decisions based more on issues of law and equality and individual rights
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menarche
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the first menstrual period; a signal that ovulation may have occurred; potential to conceive child
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menopause
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gradual stoppage in secretion of estrogen, causing cessation of ovulation, menstrual cycle
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passionate love
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continuously thinking about loved one: accompanied by warm sexual feelings and powerful emotions
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permissive parents
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less controlling; nonpunishing and accepting attitude; make few demands on their children
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puberty
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a developmental period (9-17) of significant biological changes resulting in secondary sexual characteristics
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self-esteem
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how much one likes oneself; includes feelings of self-worth, attractiveness, and social competence
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testosterone
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the major male hormone; stimulates growth of genital organs and development of sexual characteristics
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triangular theory of love
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says love has three components: passion, intimacy, and commitment
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