Adolescence: stage in life when humans go through the process of changing from children to adults
Puberty: period of development marked by growth spurts and sexual maturation
Pituitary Gland: small organ at the base of the brain that releases hormones that regulate growth and reproduction
Asynchrony: uneven timing of growth
Voice Cracking: sporadic octave changes
Energy Balance: the intake of calories equal to the output of calories
Eating Disorder: abnormal eating patterns that can cause severe of life-threatening physical problems
Anorexia Nervosa: thinness through starvation
Bulimia Nervosa: eating disorder using bingeing and purging
Bingeing: consuming large amounts of food
Purging: forcing yourself to throw up to expel food from the system
Binge-eating disorder: eating large amounts of food without taking any actions to reduced the amount of food intake
Personal Table: thinking pattern related to cognitive function
Invincible: believing bad things will never happen
Formal Operations: adolescents can reason abstractly
Amygdala: part of brain responsible for emotional reactions such as anger
Prefrontal Cortex: regulates emotion and impulse control
Metaphors: connect two seemingly alike objects
Idiom: expression that has cultural meaning
Decision-Making Process: steps that involve examining the issue, analyzing alternatives, and acting based on careful evaluation
Identity Versus Identity Confusion: the quest to establish identity and life roles
Imaginary Audience: the belief that everyone is watching
Cyberbullying: harassment of others through digital medium
Substance Abuse: misuse of drugs to a toxic, dangerous level
Extracurricular Activities: promote group interactions and have a positive effect on social skills
Career and Technical Student Organizations: provide students with opportunities to demonstrate social skills
Abstinence: choosing not to engage in sexual activity
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