Week 3: Adolescence part 1 Flashcards
1
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What is adolescence
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- Period between childhood - adulthood
- Period of physical changes + general maturity
- Puberty
2
Q
Is it a distinct stage in development?
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- Specific universal behaviours
- Non humans have similar distinct behaviours in this period
- Evident across history
3
Q
Elkind
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- Formal operational thinking
- Can engage in abstract thinking , recognise mental states and perspectives
- Begin to conceptualise thought of self and others
- Egocentrism in adolescence : aware of others views but assume own views are universal. Assume that what’s interesting to them, is interesting to everyone
- developed key concepts
4
Q
Increased excessive focus on mental life
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- can reflect on thoughts and feelings
- More aware of their inner world
- Extreme preoccupation with their thoughts and feelings
5
Q
Imaginary audience
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- False belief that others and observing and judging you
- Positive or negative
- Centre of attention
6
Q
Illusion of transparency
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- Feeling everyone knows what you’re thinking/feeling
- Overestimates the amount others can ‘read’ you
- Illusion that inner feelings ‘leak out’ and are easily detected
7
Q
Self consciousness
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- Imaginary audience = responsible for self-consciousness
- Individual feels shame to feeling constantly observed and criticised
8
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Personal fable
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- Inflated self-importance from the false assumption that they’re the centre of attention
- Believe they’re special, therefore indestructible
- Must fulfil special mission
9
Q
Private god
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Preferential relationship with a private god that’ll protect them from harm
10
Q
Risk taking
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- Involved in risky behaviours as they assume they cant be harmed as they have special status
- e.g. substance abuse, dangerous activities, unprotected sex etc
11
Q
How does adolescent egocentrism develop according to Elkind?
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- Increased awareness of inner thoughts.
- Realization that thoughts are separate from reality.
- Thoughts become a subject of reflection.
- excessive focus on mental life
