Instructions: Identify the Following

question 45

Short Answer

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term.
John L. O'Sullivan, Manifest Destiny

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Definitions:

Menarche

The occurrence of the first menstrual period in a female, marking the onset of reproductive capability.

Menstrual Period

The phase in the menstrual cycle where bleeding occurs from the uterus, typically lasting a few days and happening every 28 days or so in human females.

Puberty

A developmental stage where adolescents undergo physical and hormonal changes that prepare their bodies for adulthood and reproduction.

Psychosocial Development

Erickson's theory describing the impact of social experience across the whole lifespan on an individual's psychological growth and personality development.