| storm and stress view | | generalization based on limited visible group of adolescents |
| inventionist view | | course of action designed by federal government to influence welfare of citizens |
| age of adolescence | | turbulent time charged with conflict |
| steryotype | | development as primarily and heavily colored emotions |
| generalization gap | | physical changes in individuals body |
| context | | adapting positively and achieving successful outcomes |
| social policy | | compulsory legislation aimed at youth |
| biological processes | | setting in which development occurs |
| cognitive processes | | changes in individuals thinking and intellegence |
| socioemotional processes | | behavior, environment and cognition are the key factors in development |
| resilience | | sociohistorical creation |
| psychoanalytic theories | | impressions and believes on a broad category of people |
| Phallic stage | | changes in emotions, personality, relationship with others and social context |
| latency stage | | child's pleasure focuses on genitals |
| social cognitive theory | | child represses sexual interest and develops social and intellectual skills |