Test 1 Flashcards
Characteristics of normal peer development
- Increased independence
- Identify the formation
- Prioritize peer relationships
- Cognitive development
- Risk-taking
- Awareness of morals and values
What are the four levels of prevention?
Wellness-promotion, universal, selective, and indicated
Wellness-promotion
Targets the general public/whole population
Universal
Targets the general public / whole population that has not been identified on the basis of individual risk
Selective
Targets individual or subgroup who are at a higher risk than average
Indicated
Targets high-risk individuals with detectable signs/symptoms
Risk Factors
Characteristics at a biological, psychological, family, community, or cultural level that precede and are associated with a higher likelihood of negative outcomes
Protective Factors
Characteristics associated w/ a lower likelihood of negative outcomes or that reduce a risk factor’s impact; may be seen as positive countering events
Macrosystem
society
Exosystem
Things a child doesn’t participate in that affect their life
Mesosystem
interactions between one’s microsystem
Microsystem
Those immediately around you: family, friends, etc
Erikson’s Psychosocial Theory of Development
Establishing an identity is important and trial and error. It is risky
Risk Constellation
Individual characteristics plus environemtnal factors
Biosocial model
Maturation changes cognitive scope, self-perceptions, social perceptions, and personal values which change risk perception and peer group characteristics which impact risk behaviors