Body image disturbanceBody image disturbance (BID) is a common symptom in patients with eating disorders and is characterized by an altered . The onset is mainly attributed to patients with anorexia nervosa who persistently tend to subjectively discern themselves as average or overweight despite adequate, clinical grounds for a classification of being considerably or severely underweight. The symptom is an altered perception of one's body and a severe state of bodily dissatisfaction characterizing the body image disturbance.
Secular coming-of-age ceremonySecular coming-of-age ceremonies, sometimes called civil confirmations, are ceremonies arranged by organizations that are secular, i.e., not aligned to any religion. Their purpose is to prepare adolescents for their life as adults. Secular coming of age ceremonies originated in the 19th century, when non-religious people wanted a rite of passage comparable to the Christian confirmation. Nowadays, non-religious coming-of-age ceremonies are organized in several European countries; in almost every case these are connected with humanist organisations.
Self-disclosureSelf-disclosure is a process of communication by which one person reveals information about themselves to another. The information can be descriptive or evaluative, and can include thoughts, feelings, aspirations, goals, failures, successes, fears, and dreams, as well as one's likes, dislikes, and favorites. Social penetration theory posits that there are two dimensions to self-disclosure: breadth and depth. Both are crucial in developing a fully intimate relationship. The range of topics discussed by two individuals is the breadth of disclosure.
Théorie des histoires de vieLa théorie des histoires de vie est une branche de la biologie évolutive. Elle tente d’expliquer comment l’évolution forme les différents organismes pour qu’ils atteignent le succès reproducteur. Elle analyse ce qui cause les différences de valeur adaptative (« fitness ») entre les différents génotypes et phénotypes retrouvés dans la nature. Elle est essentielle à la compréhension de l’action de la sélection naturelle. De plus, la dynamique des populations d’espèces interagissant ensemble est déterminée par leurs traits d’histoire de vie ainsi que par la plasticité de ceux-ci.
AdultismeLadultisme est « le pouvoir que les adultes ont sur les enfants », ou plus précisément « un préjudice accompagné d'une discrimination systématique à l'encontre des jeunes ». Tout « auteur » ou manifestation inanimée ou animée d'adultisme est dit « adultiste ». Cela peut comprendre des comportements, des politiques, des pratiques, des institutions ou des particuliers. Le mot adultisme a été utilisé pour la première fois par Patterson Du Bois en 1903, et apparaît dans la littérature psychologique française dès 1929, décrivant l'influence des adultes sur les enfants.
Minor (law)In law, a minor is someone under a certain age, usually the age of majority, which demarcates an underage individual from legal adulthood. The age of majority depends upon jurisdiction and application, but it is commonly 18. Minor may also be used in contexts that are unconnected to the overall age of majority. For example, the smoking and drinking age in the United States is 21, and younger people below this age are sometimes called minors in the context of tobacco and alcohol law, even if they are at least 18.
DatingDating is a stage of romantic relationships in which two individuals engage in an activity together, most often with the intention of evaluating each other's suitability as a partner in a future intimate relationship. It falls into the category of courtship, consisting of social events carried out by the couple either alone or with others. The meaning of the word dating shifted after the sexual revolution to include a more informal use referring to a romantic, sexual relationship itself beyond an introductory or trial stage, but prior to marriage.
