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What is emerging adulthood?
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Proposed transitional period between adolescence and adulthood.
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What is alcoholism (according to the Human Development textbook)?
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Chronic disease involving dependence on use of alcohol, causing intereference with normal functioning and fulfillment of obligations.
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What is premenstrual syndrome (PMS)?
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Disorder producing symptoms of physical discomfort and emotional tension for up to two weeks before a menstrual period.
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What is infertility?
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The inability to conceive after 12 months of trying.
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What is reflective thinking?
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Type of logical thinking tha tmay emerge in adulthood, involving continuous, active evaluation of information and beliefs in the light of evidence and implications.
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What is postformal thought?
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Mature type of thinking that relies on subjective experience and intuition as well as logic and is useful in dealing with ambiguity, uncertainty, incosistency, contradiction, imperfection, and compromise.
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What is emotional intelligence (EI)?
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Salovey and Mayer's term for ability to understand and regulate emotions; an important component of effective, intelligent behavior.
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