Lesson 1: Understanding Middle And Late Adolescence

Question 1

Define ideal self

Answer 1

The ideal self is that you want to be or the one that you aspire to be

Question 2

Define actual self

Answer 2

The actual self is the one that you see to yourself. How we think, how we feel, look and act.

Question 3

Define a self knowledge

Answer 3

It is derived from social interactions that provide insight into how others react to you.

For ex. You dress well

Probably say that “you’re clean or organized”

Question 4

Define a self concept

Answer 4

Your self-concept is essentially your own understanding of who you are.

Question 5

What is adolescence?

Answer 5

Is the period following the onset of puberty during which a young person develops from a child into an adult ranging 10-24 years of age.

Question 6

Which three adolescents, according to age and grade level, are they?

Answer 6

Early adolescence - 10-14 y/o, grade 5 to 9
Middle adolescence - 15-17 y/o, grade 9 to 12
Late adolescence/early adulthood - post high school/college’s