Adolescence: Who, What, Why Vocab Words Flashcards
Who is G. Stanley Hall?
He saw adolescence as a transitional phase.
Who is Margaret Mead?
She studied adolescents in Samoa.
What is Asynchrony?
It is the condition during adolescence in which the growth of maturation of bodily parts is uneven.
What are Developmental Friendships?
It is a close relationship that forces individuals to reexamine their basic assumption.
Who is Erik Erikson?
He Originated the term “identity crisis”.
What is a Clique?
It is a small, exclusive group within a larger group.
Who is Peter Madison?
He studied how students adjust to college.
What is Gender Schema?
A mental representation of behavior that helps a child organize and characterize gender-specific behaviors.
What is Autonomy?
Ability to function and make decisions on one’s own.
What is Androgyny?
A flexible combination of traditionally male and female characteristics.
What is Adolescence According to G. Stanley Hall?
He thinks it is confusing and highly frustrating.
What is Poverty and Menarche?
It lowers literacy rate, harder work, which delays menarche.
What is Elkind’s Adolescent Characteristics?
Finding fault in authority figures.
What is Identity Achievement Adolescents?
To have examined many choices and freely committed themselves to important life matters.
What is Fear of Non-Conformity?
Meaning others in the group will not like them.
What is most Likely the Cause of Teen Depression?
The breakdown of the family unit.
What are Gender Stereotypes?
The roles and behaviors of a specific gender only apply to that gender.
Job Satisfaction and Adequate Resources
Meaning you probably won’t do well at your job without adequate resources.
How Attitudes Towards Sexual Activity Today v. The Past
We are much more open and accepting today.
What are Peer Groups v. Parents for Biggest Influence?
Peers are the biggest influence on behavior for adolescents, whereas parents shape adolescents’ basic values.
