Ch 13 Flashcards
Problems in adolescence
Substance abuse, depression and suicide
Distinguish between experimentation and patterns of behavior
some adolescents do something against the law but do not develop criminal careers
distinguish between
problems that have their origins during adolescents and those that do not
distinguish between
problems that are transitory and those that persist in adulthood
problem 1; substance abuse
problem; maldaptive use of drugs, including illegal and legal (cocaine & alcohol)
problem 2; internalizing
problems turned inward manifested in cognitive destress like depression, anxiety
problem 3; externalizing disorders
problems turned outward manifested as behavioral problems
Problem Behavior syndrome
problem behavior cluster together due to an underlying trait; those with unconventional behavioral more likely to use drugs, commit acts of aggression
Denise Kandel
problem behavior creates other problem behaviors
social control theory
those who do not have strong bonds to society’s institutions (ex; schools) ; likely behave in unconventional ways
Adolescents who abuse alcohol and other drugs are most likely to ?
come from hostile family
environments, have friends who use drugs,
problems in school as well as in their interpersonal relationships
What are the four risk factors for substance abuse?
psychological (anger) familial (distant) social ( those with substance abuse problems are more likely to have friends who use drugs & contextual (easy access)
What are the protective factors?
positive mental health, close family relationships
What is one promising intervention for substance abuse?
Target social environment particularly family and individual
Who is most likely to have attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
children who become dilenquents
