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Chapter 10
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Psychology
Undergraduate 1
11/02/2010

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Attachment
Definition
a strong affectional bond with special others that endures over time.
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Preconventional Level
Definition
Kohlberg's first level of moral development, in which morality is based on rewards, punishment, and the exchange of favors.
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Conventional Level
Definition
Kohlberg's second level of moral development, in which moral judgements are based on compliance with the rules and values of society
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Psychosocial Stages
Definition
the eight developmental stages, each involving a crisis that must be successfully resolved, that individuals pass through in Erikson's theory of psychosocial development
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sex
Definition
biologival maleness and femaleness, including chromosal sex.  Also, activities related to sexual behaviors, such as masturbation & intercourse
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Gender roles
Definition
societal expectations for normal and appropriate male and female behavior
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individualistic cultures
Definition
cultures in which the needs and goal of theindividual are emphasized over the needs and goals of the group
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activity theory of aging
Definition
successful aging is fostered by a full and active commitment to life
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disengagement theory
Definition
successful aging is characterized by mutual withdrawl between the elderly and society
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