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Glossary (Adolescence (a period in life that begins with biological…
Glossary
Adolescence
a period in life that begins with biological maturation, during which individuals are expected to accomplish certain developmental tasks, and that ends when they achieve a self-sufficient state of adulthood as defined by society.
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Early Adolescence
that period of adolescence between the ages of about 11 to 15, marked by the onset of puberty, changing gender roles, more autonomous relationships with parents, and more mature relationships with peers.
Hippocampus
a part of the limbic system that plays important roles in the consolidation of information from short-term memory to long-term memory, and in spatial memory that enables navigation.
Hormones
chemical messengers that are secreted directly into the bloodstream and regulated by the endocrine system.
Identity
the part of one’s personality of which one is aware and is able to see as a meaningful and coherent whole.
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Myelination
the formation of a fatty sheath surrounding a nerve fiber (axon), which increases the speed of neural conduction.
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Prosocial behaviours
positive behaviours such as cooperativeness, kindness, and trustworthiness.
Puberty
growth processes, including the skeletal growth spurt and maturation of the reproductive system, that begin in early adolescence and transform children into physically and sexually mature adults.
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Sensitive Brain Period
a time when brain plasticity is heightened and hence there is an opportunity for learning and cognitive growth as the brain adapts in structure and function in response to experiences.
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Wellbeing
not just the absence of disease or illness; a complex combination of a person’s physical, mental, emotional and social health factors.
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