Unit 2: Lists Flashcards
Developmental Asset
Building blocks of development that help young people grow up as healthy, caring, and responsible individuals
Developmental Asset #1: (S)
Support: Family / Family Communication Adult Support Caring Neighbors Parent involvement in school
Developmental Asset #2: (E)
Empowerment:
Valued in community
Community Service
Safety at home, school, + neighborhood
Developmental Asset #3: (B)
Boundaries (+ Expectations):
Clear rules/consequences at home and school
Positive peer influence
High expectations from elders
Developmental Asset #4: (C, T)
Constructive Use of Time: Creative Activities Youth Programs Religious Activity Hang out with friends WITH a purpose
Developmental Asset #5: (C, L)
Commitment to Learning:
Motivated to do well in school
Spend 1+ hour on homework every day
Care about reading
Developmental Asset #6: (P, V)
Positive Values: Values helping others Believes in equality + social justice Stand up for one's own beliefs Honest and responsible Ability to restrain
Developmental Asset #7: (S, C)
Social Competencies: Planning / Decision Making Empathy, sensitivity, friendship skills Cultural Competence Conflict Resolution Skills
Developmental Asset #8: (P, I)
Positive Identity: Personal power In control of life High self esteem Purpose in life
Defense Mechanism
Mental processes that protect individuals from strong or stressful emotions and situations
Defense Mechanism #1: (S)
Suppression:
Conscious, intentional pushing of unpleasantness from one’s mind
Defense Mechanism #2: (Rep)
Repression:
Involuntary pushing of unpleasant feelings out of the conscious thought
Defense Mechanism #3: (Rat)
Rationalization:
Making excuses to explain a situation to one’s own personal benefit
Defense Mechanism #4: (Reg)
Regression:
Reverting to behaviors more characteristic of an earlier stage of development rather than dealing with the conflict in a mature manner
Defense Mechanism #5: (De)
Denial:
Unconscious lack of acknowledgement of something that is obvious to others