adolescent development part 1

Question 1

what is adolescence?

Answer 1

period between childhood and adulthood
physical, cognitive, social and emotional changes

Question 2

what is puberty?

Answer 2

period of sexual maturity

Question 3

what age is adolescence according to World Health Organisation?

Answer 3

10-19
depends on time and culture

Question 4

why is adolescence a distinct stage in development?

Answer 4

-specific behaviours are universal cultures
-adolescent period in non-human animals, where animals exhibit similar behaviours to human adolescents
-evident across history

Question 5

what is adolescent egocentrism (Elkind)?

Answer 5

move to formal operational thinking
aware of other people’s views but assume their own views are universal

Question 6

focus on mental life becomes excessive?

Answer 6

awareness that can reflect on thoughts and feelings
aware of inner world
extreme preoccupation with own thoughts and feelings

Question 7

imaginary audience?

Answer 7

false belief that others scrutinise you and observe everything you do
see self as centre of attention

Question 8

illusion of transparency?

Answer 8

feel like everyone knows what you are thinking/feeling
overestimate that otthers can read you

Question 9

self consciousness?

Answer 9

due to imaginary audience
individual feels shame/seeks privacy due to constantly feeling observed

Question 10

personal fable and private god?

Answer 10

inflated self importance due to the false assumption of being the centre of attention
believe you are special so indestructable
placed on earth to fulfil a mission
relationship with a private god who will protect from harm

Question 11

risk taking?

Answer 11

involve in risk taking behaviours
assume they cannot be harmed

Question 12

how do we move onto adulthood according to Elkind?

Answer 12

clash between inner beliefs and reality