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.