unit 2

Question 1

Who popularized the term adolescence?

Answer 1

Stanely Hall

Question 2

Which psychologist characterized adolescence as “storm and stress”?

Answer 2

Stanley Hall

Question 3

Who thought adolescence was more gradual and calm?

Answer 3

Letta Stetter

Question 4

Who thought teens are expected to take on adult roles while still exhibiting child-like behaviours?

Answer 4

Lewin

Question 5

Who thought teens believe others are just as interested in them as they are in themselves?

Answer 5

Elkin, called the imaginary auidece

Question 6

Who characterizes adolescence as a “rebirth”?

Answer 6

Sprangar

Question 7

Structural Functionalism

Answer 7

Social structures exist to meet the needs of people. Adolescents accept their roles as students in the educational system where they receive knowledge and learn important values for adulthood.

Question 8

Conflict Theory

Answer 8

Wealth is the basis for your role in society. A teen’s socio-economic status determines where their post-secondary education and pathway, purchasing power, and role as a consumer.

Question 9

Feminist Theory

Answer 9

Social conflict is created by gender inequality. Female teens may face barriers because of their gender.

Question 10

Symbolic Interaction

Answer 10

Individuals’ roles and function in society is determined by their interpretation of it. Adolescents are learning their place in society and figuring out their roles outside of their families.

Question 11

Social Exchange

Answer 11

Weighs the costs and benefits of belonging to and participating in social and personal relationships. Social or peer pressure may force teens to conform to something without weighing the pros and cons first.

Question 12

Festinger and Social Comparison Theory

Answer 12

individuals compare themselves to others when they are unable to judge their abilities by themselves. When people compare themselves to similar people, they get more accurate information about themselves and their performance.

Question 13

Competitive Emulation

Answer 13

Trying to keep pace with others. Pioneered by Juliet Schor

Question 14

R. Havinghurst List of Tasks teens must complete before they can be fully developed

Answer 14

Accept ones masculine or feminine traits
Develop healthy relationships with both male and female peers
Establish emotional independence from parents
Work towards economic independence
Select and prepare for a career
Desire and exhibit socially responsible behaviour
Select a mate and prepare for marriage and family life

Question 15

Sherif Robbers Cave Experiment Conclusion

Answer 15

Groups of people are naturally inclined to develop unique cultures, behaviour, and status structures. “Us vs. them”

Question 16

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Answer 16

In an effort to attain all of their needs, people are more likely to conform to social groups. Failure to meet these needs can result in social alienation

Question 17

Census

Answer 17

official count or survey regarding information about an individual: Relationship status, age, ethnic background, etc. Government uses this information to understand the changes in their population

Question 18

Trend

Answer 18

Something that is increasing in public interest

Question 19

Social Paradigm Shifts

Answer 19

when majority of the population actively engaged in changes in specific social areas

Question 20

Types of Families

Answer 20

Blended: a couple with children from previous relationships
Nuclear: traditional family (two parents and kids)
Cohabiting: couple that lives together, no children
Extended: multigenerational
Commonwealth: two people that have been living together for an extended period of time

Question 21

Fledgling Adults

Answer 21

adults that come back home after post-secondary

Question 22

Tweens

Answer 22

8-13, beginning of adolescent behaviour