Adolescence and adulthood Flashcards

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when is puberty

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10-20 y/o

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what are the three changes that occur during adolescence

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biological/physical (puberty changes)
psychological/cognitive (rewards/motivation, push boundaries, synaptic pruning, more myelination)
social (friends, independence)

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3
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cross sectional designs

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compare ppl of different ages (compare in cohorts of ppl)

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4
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Longitudinal design

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study over time

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5
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cohort effect

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history that only effects one age group (ex covid)

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emerging adulthood age

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18-25, inbetween stage

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7
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when is your brain done developing

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age 25

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8
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differential susceptibility

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genetic factors make individuals more/less susceptible to enviro factors

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homophilly

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teens seeking out peers similar to them

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10
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deviant peer contagion

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Approval by a peer reinforced behaviour

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what did marcia’s theory abotu development explore

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  • identity development theory
  • exploration and commitment to ideology and occupations
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what are marcia’s four stages of identity development

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  • foreclosure (willing to commit w out exploring options, what parents say)
  • diffusion (no attempt to explore or commit to anything)
  • moratorium (lots of exploring, no commitment)
  • achievement (explore options and ready to commit)
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