Sociology: Chapter 5- Adolescence

The period between the normal onset of puberty and the beginning of adulthood.

• puberty

• teenager years

• adolescence

• society

The three factors that have been important in the development of adolescence in the U.S.

Choose all correct answers.

• education

• exclusion of youth from the workforce

• development of the Juvenile Justice System

• social media

State laws make education mandatory up to the age of 18.

• true

• false

One aspect of adolescence that is found in every society because it is biological rather than cultural.

• puberty

• adolescence

• traditions

• undefined status

During early adolescence, youth undergo growth spurts in height, weight, and body proportions.

• true

• false

In some states, you can drive at 16, but in all states, you cannot vote until you are 18.

This is an example of

• biological growth

• undefined status

• increased decision making

• increased pressure

It involves learning the rights, obligations, and expectations of a role to prepare for assuming that role in the future.

• anticipatory socialization

• increased pressure

• search for self

• biological development

Part-time jobs, club membership, and dating are three common forms of anticipatory socialization during adolescence.

• true

• false

Race, ethnicity, religion, and cultural heritage have no effect on the kinds of adolescent experiences a person has

• true

• false

The meeting of people as a romantic engagement. More casual than courtship.

• dating

• courtship

• hanging-out

• talking