A general aptitude for learning which is frequently measured by an individual’s ability to engage meaningfully with abstract concepts and to solve problems.

Socially accepted conduct that is associated with one gender as opposed to another.

A pedagogical structure or institution in which students are taught reading or other subjects in both their native language and English.

During middle adulthood, an individual develops an interest in forming and guiding the subsequent generation.

During young adulthood, an individual learns how to share aspects of their life with another person.

At this stage (age 12 to 18), the big question that individuals confront is “Who am I?”

At this stage (age six to twelve), meeting success allow individuals to feel a sense of productivity, achievement, industriousness, and, in general, positive feelings about oneself and one’s abilities.

At this stage (age three to six), because the motor and language skills of children are continuously maturing, they can become increasingly aggressive and vigorous in exploring their social and physical environments.

At this stage (18 months to age three), because children have the dual desire to hold on and to let go, overly restrictive parenting can make children feel powerless and doubt their abilities.

A state in the process of identity development in which an individual makes conscious decisions about their occupation and ideology for example, and consolidates these various factors.