Puberty Refers to a Period of

question 109

Multiple Choice

Puberty refers to a period of

• A) declining abstract thought and emotional maturation during late adolescence involving neural and synaptic development in the brain.
• B) declining gross motor development during late childhood due to the maturation of the temporal and parietal lobes.
• C) rapid psychological and emotional maturation that lasts through adolescence and is a product of enhanced cognitive development.
• D) rapid physical maturation involving hormonal and bodily changes that occur primarily during early adolescence.

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Definitions:

Eclectic

Deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources, especially in the contexts of philosophy, architecture, and the arts.

Deinstitutionalization

The policy of moving severely mentally ill patients out of large state institutions and then closing part or all of those institutions; often criticized for leading to inadequate or nonexistent care for the mentally ill.

Cognitive Therapist

A professional specializing in a form of psychotherapy aimed at identifying and altering dysfunctional thought patterns that contribute to negative behaviors and emotions.

Emotional Attachment

The emotional bond that forms between individuals, often characterized by feelings of affection and the desire for closeness.