Puberty- a period of development market by growth spurts and sexual maturation
Pituitary Gland- small organ in the brain that releases hormones
Asynchrony- a uneven timing of growth
Voice Cracking- the voice of a male changing
Energy Balance- the intake of calories must equal the output of calories
Eating Disorder- abnormal eating patterns
Anorexia Nervosa-the relentless pursuit of thinness through starvation
Bulimia Nervosa-eating disorder that uses a bingeing and purging pattern
Bingeing-involves consuming large amounts of food
Purging-method of expelling food from the system by means such as vomiting
Binge Eating Disorder-eating large amounts of food without taking any actions to reduce the amount of intake
Personal Fable-thinking pattern related to cognitive function
Invincible-a dangerous belief
Formal Operations-fourth and final stage meaning they think further into the future
Amygdala-part of the brain responsible for emotional reactions such as anger
Prefrontal Cortex-regulates emotions and impulse control
Metaphors-two seemingly unlike objects or ideas to have something in common
Idiom-an expression that has cultural meaning
Decision making process-series of steps that involves examining the issue
Identity Versus Identity Confusion-quest to establish identity and life roles
Imaginary Audience-adolescents see themselves as the main player on the stage of life
Peer Pressure-influence a group of people has on an individual in the same age group
Cyberbullying- harassment of others through digital medium
Substance Abuse-misuse of drugs to a toxic, dangerous level
Extracurricular Activities- activities after school that promote group interactions and have a positive effect on social skills
CTSOs- provide students with opportunities to demonstrate social skills such as loyalty, responsibility,and leadership
Abstinence- the fact or practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol
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