Ch. 12 Socioemotional Development in Adolescence Flashcards
Peers
A person around the same age and level of maturity
Conformity
change in behavior and attitude due to the desire to follow the beliefs and standards of others
Peer pressure
strongest around 10-14 years old
peer influence to act or behave a certain way
Intimacy
feels of closeness and interconnected was with another person
Erikson stage theory on intimacy
Identity vs Identity in adolescence and Intimacy vs Isolation in young adulthood
Sullivan on intimacy
Intimacy before identity
(Stages of Dating) 1. Infatuation
excited to be in a relationship
disclose personal info
(Stages of Dating) 2. Status
concern about how others perceive the relationship
(Stages of Dating) 3. Intimacy
Partners are attuned to the emotional connections they share
(Stages of Dating) 4. Bonding
concerned about the long term commitment
Androgens
male sex hormones responsible for sex drive
consistent in males, cyclical in females
Estrogens
female sex hormones inciting the development and regulation of primary and secondary sex characteristics
Progesterone
menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and embryogenesis
Gender Double Standard
outdated
men can have premarital sex but women can’t
Permissiveness with Affection
premarital sex is acceptable in an intimate, stable relationship