Chapter 9: Socioemotional Development in Adolescence Flashcards
Adolescent egocentrism:
The self-absorption marking the teenage search for identity–although they know other have different perspectives they are more interested in their own feelings and experiences
Imaging audience:
Coming from adolescent egocentrism, adolescents see themselves as actors whose performances is constantly watched and evaluated by peers
Personal fable:
Also coming from adolescent ego centrism, they believe their experiences and feelings are unique so no one can understand or relate
Invulnerability:
From personal fable, they believe misfortunes only happen to others (I won’t experiences the consequences)
Ethnic identity formation:
The feeling of being part of ones ethnic group and learning the customs and traditions of their culture and heritage develops in three stages
1) No examination or interest
2) Curiosity about its impact on them leading to exploration and learning
3) Achieve distinct ethnic self-concept
- more likely in older because have more time
- lends to self-esteem, satisfaction, happiness, less worry, and improved response to discrimination
- benefits opposed to those who experience negative aspects of shifting ethnic identity
How does self-esteem change during adolescence?
- preschool: high
- early elementary: declines with peer comparison then increase some
– repeats in middle school or junior high with new peers (learn pecking order) - adolescents: stable entering but greater differentiation
– Older children will recognize different levels of self-esteem in different areas of abilities (relationships, academics) and different levels of self-esteem within aspects of each area (relationships: parents, peers)
Sexuality in adolescence:
- Most adolescents (2/3) engage in sexual intercourse
- Girls see it as romantic and a relationship builder and have negative and positive emotions
- Boys see it a recreational and self-focused and have positive emotions.
- Concern: STDs and pregnancy: often do not know how to use contraceptives, properly, think themselves, invincible, or think they want to get pregnant.
- Some experience same sex attraction
What are the four adolescent identity statuses?
- Diffusion
- Foreclosure
- Moratorium
- Achievement
What is the definition and example of diffusion?
- Definition: The individual is overwhelmed by the task of achieving an identity and does little to accomplish the task
- Example: Larry hates the idea of deciding what to do with his future, so he spends most of his free time playing video games
What is the definition and example of foreclosure?
- Definition: The individual has a status determined by adults rather than by personal exploration
- Example: For as long as she can remember, Sakura’s parents have told her that she should be an attorney and join the family law firm. She plans to study prelaw in college, although she’s never given the matter much thought
What is the definition and example of moratorium?
- Definition: The individual is examining different alternatives but has yet to find one that’s satisfactory
- Example: Brad enjoys most of his high school classes. Some days he thinks it would be fun to be a chemist, some days he wants to be a novelist, and some days he’d like to be an elementary school teacher. He thinks it’s a little weird to change his mind so often, but he also enjoys thinking about different jobs
What is the definition and example of achievement?
- Definition: The individual has explored alternatives and has deliberately chosen a specific identity
- Example: Throughout middle school, Efrat wanted to play in the WNBA. During 9th and 10th grades, she thought it would be cool to be a physician. In 11th grade, she took a computing course and everything finally “clicked”–she’d found her niche. She knew that she wanted to study computer science in college.
