adolescence development Flashcards
physical development
adolescence begins with puberty (11-14), this has important implications for self-esteem
cognitive development
unusually by adolescence one is in formal operational stage and begin to reason hypothetically
Lawrence Kohlberg
believed moral reasoning guides our judgement and behavior
moral development
pre conventional- rewards and punishments (selfish and self-centered)
conventional- interested in pleasing others and doing what is right by social laws
post conventional- use higher reasoning to guide behavior, thinks about justice, equity, human rights
psychosocial development
involves our changes in our interactions and understanding one another as well as our knowledge and understanding of others within society
trust vs mistrust
(0-18 mo)
can i trust the world?
-dependent on others to meet physical needs for love
-inconsistent care causes mistrust
autonomy vs shame and doubt
(18 mo- 3)
do i have some control of my life?
- children need to experience independence
initiative vs guilt
(3-6)
am i capable of doing things for myself?
- positive parents will encourage risks and self-confidence
industry va inferiority
(6-11)
am i capable of doing things socially?
- feel pride when they can do things or have low self confidence when they can’t
identity vs role confusion
(12-20)
who am i and where is my place in the world?
- trying to discover who you are
intimacy vs isolation
(20-30)
can i love or be loved?
- develop intimacy and sense of connectedness
- develop isolation
generativity vs stagnation
(30-65)
am i productive and giving something back to the world?
- happy with life and has sense of accomplishment
- mid-life crisis
integrity vs dispair
(65+)
has it all been worth it?
-self- acceptance
-despair
