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| a process whereby an individual seeks to explain an often unpleasant emotion or behavior in a way that will preserve his or her self esteem |
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| a period of inner conflict during which adolescents worry intensely about who they are |
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| Bandura's view of human development; emphasizes interaction |
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| a small exclusive group of people within a larger group |
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| acting in accordance with some specified authority |
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| a serious eating disorder characterized by a fear of gaining weight that results in prolonged starvation and dramatic weight loss |
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| a serious eating disorder characterized by compulsive over eating usually followed by self induced vomiting or abuse of laxatives |
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| the sex group to which an individual biologically belongs |
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| the set of behaviors that society considers appropriate for each sex |
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| an over simplified or distorted generalization about the characteristics of men and women |
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| combining or blending traditionally male and female charactersitics |
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| set of behaviors organized around how either a male or female should think or behave |
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| the first menstrual period |
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| period during which males recieve first ejaculation |
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| condition during adolescence in which the growth or maturation of bodily parts is uneven |
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| the end of childhood and the point where reproduction is first possible |
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| ceremonies or rituals in which an individual is admitted to a new status or accepted into a new position |
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