Autonomy

Question 1

What is the definition of autonomy?

Answer 1

gradually gain a form of control over oneself and one’s life

Question 2

What is adolescent independence-seeking a consequence of?

Answer 2

sexual and physical maturation

Question 3

What does puberty do when developing autonomy?

Answer 3

it drives the adolescent away from exclusive emotional dependence on the family

Question 4

What does being autonomous involve?

Answer 4

• the ability to consider other people’s perspective
• reason in more sophisticated ways
• foresee future consequences

Question 5

Why are the cognitive changes of adolescence important?

Answer 5

they are important because it helps develop a system of values based on 1’s own sense of right and wrong

Question 6

What are the 3 types of autonomy?

Answer 6

• emotional
• behavioral
• cognitive

Question 7

What autonomy is the establishment of more adultlike and less childish close relationships with family members and peers?

Answer 7

emotional autonomy

Question 8

What is behavioral autonomy?

Answer 8

the capacity to make independent decisions and to follow through with them

Question 9

What autonomy is the establishment of an independent set of values, opinions, and beliefs?

Answer 9

cognitive autonomy

Question 10

What does more sophisticated reasoning lead to in adolescents?

Answer 10

they are able to hold multiple viewpoints in mind and allows them to compare different perspectives

Question 11

What are some situations when peers are helpful?

Answer 11

short-term, day-to-day, and social matters

Question 12

When are parents helpful?

Answer 12

long-term questions

Question 13

How does the parent adolescent relationship change when they are trying to be autonomous?

Answer 13

• older teens don’t rush to their parents when upset, worried, or need help
• they don’t see parents as all-knowing
• teens emotional energy is invested in other relationships

Question 14

What is detachment?

Answer 14

the process through which adolescents sever emotional attachments to their parents or other authority figures

Question 15

What is individuation?

Answer 15

the progressive sharpening of an individual’s sense of being an autonomous, independent

Question 16

What does individuation entail?

Answer 16

relinquishing childish dependencies on parents in favor of more mature, responsible relationships

Question 17

What does de-idealization involve?

Answer 17

-removing parents from their pedestals

Question 18

When does de-idealization develop?

Answer 18

young adulthood

Question 19

What does the development of autonomy resulting in different psychological effects depend on?

Answer 19

closeness of the parent-child relationship

Question 20

What are two traits that teens who are psychological healthier have?

Answer 20

autonomy and closeness

Question 21

What are the two models that triggers individuation?

Answer 21

• changes in adolescent’s appearance provoke changes in how adolescents views self and how parents view teen
• cognitive development stimulates movement toward individuation

Question 22

Teens whose parents impede the individuation process are more likely to be…..

Answer 22

psychologically distress

Question 23

How is the mental health of teens whose parents provide support for their autonomy?

Answer 23

better than others

Question 24

What is psychological control?

Answer 24

parenting that attempts to control the adolescent’s emotions and opinions

Question 25

What things do authoritative parents help foster?

Answer 25

responsibility, self-esteem, and positive mental health

Question 26

How do authoritarian parents see their child’s emotional independence?

Answer 26

as rebellious and disrespectful