Week 2 Adolescent Development

Question 1

What are the three stages of Kohlberg’s Moral Development?

Answer 1

Preconventional, conventional, postconventional

Question 2

Emerging Adulthood

Answer 2

New Developmental stages as a result of changes in modern Western Society

Question 3

Cognitive social researchers measure moral development in terms of _______

Answer 3

Prosocial behaviour

Question 4

Generativity

Answer 4

According to Erikson relates to concern for the next generation as well as an interest in producing something of lasting value for society

Question 5

Intimacy versus isolation

Answer 5

Developmental task where young adults establish enduring and committed relationships, or avoid commitment

Question 6

Alzheimer’s disease

Answer 6

An incurable illness that destroys neurons in the brain and can cause dementia.

Question 7

Fluid intelligence

Answer 7

Refers to processes of reasoning and ability to think flexibly, this typically decreases with age

Question 8

Crystalized intelligence

Answer 8

Refers to the accumulation of knowledge or skills, this typically does not decrease with age

Question 9

Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development

Answer 9

Infancy – Basic trust versus mistrust
Toddler – Autonomy versus shame and doubt
Preschool-age – Initiative versus guilt
School-age – Industry versus inferiority
Adolescence – Identity versus identity confusion
Young adulthood – Intimacy versus isolation
Middle age – Generativity versus stagnation‌
Older adulthood – Integrity versus despair