Adolescence Flashcards
Piaget cognitive development
Formal operations 12 years on
Abstract thought (CO)
Think about possibilities
(CO) Form hypothesis
Use scientific reason
(CO) holds several ideas in head at once
Can plan ahead
Solve problems systematically
Piaget Adult Ego Centrism
Refers to ego centrism as formal operations
Believes people think same way and are startled when they discover they have different ideas
Elkind
Ego Centrism
Preoccupational with themselves may become self righteous
Elkind
Imaginary Audience
Act as if playing to imaginary audience
Elkind
Invincibility Fable
Not subject to the limitations of ordinary mortals
“it’s not gonna happen to me”
Elkind
Personal Fable
Destined for great fame and fortune and accomplishments
Parents influence
Values and morals
Peer Influence
Based on current trends
Peer Groups
Function: protects against identity confusion
Generation Chauvinism
My generation is the best
Argot
Special language to distinguish from adults
Erikson
Identity vs Role Diffusion
Identity status first highlighted by Erikson in 4 areas :
Vocation, religion, politics, sex
Cliques
3-7 people hanging out
Crowds
15-30 people same interests
Erikson
Intimacy vs Isolation
19-25
Commitment to one particular person
Identity Marcia
Foreclosure
Made commitment without exploring
Identity Marcia
Identity Diffusion
Don’t grow up just drifting
Identity Marcia
Negative Idenity
Defiance of parents or society
Idenitity Marcia
Moratorium
Period when no action is taken then identify achievement
Fantasy Period
See no limits to what they can do
Tentative Period
Realize jobs require specific training or education that may be costly
Realistic Period
Consider all relevant factors
Physical Development
Bio-social behavioral shift
Physical Development
Biological Changes
Puberty
Physical Development
Social
Change in peer groups
Physical Development
Behavioral
Change in relationship with parents
Freud
Genital Stage
Sexuality expressed