Coming of Age Vocabulary Flashcards

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Adolescent

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a young person developing from a child to an adult; a teenager

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attachment

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an emotional connection with another person; often shown between children and parents

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Autonomy

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independence

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compulsory

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required by law or a rule; obligatory

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Detachment

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lack of interest or involvement

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ego

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a person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance

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emergent

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Beginning to exist or develop

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Generativity

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a concern for establishing and guiding the next generation

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Identity

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the aspects of your life that make you yourself

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inferior

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lower in rank, status, or quality