Theories On Adolescence
When did Hall present his theory of adolescence?
1904
What are Havighurst's Developmental Tasks?
Challenges that every adolescent faces in the form of developmental tasks that must be mastered while going through puberty and maturing.
When do boys typically reach their first sexual maturity?
Typically ages 12-13
Around what age does an individual complete cognitive maturity?
Late teens through early adulthood
What is directly correlated to feelings of indecisiveness that begin to develop in adolescence
Overthinking and feelings of self-consciousness
What is Mead's theory of Adolescence?
That adolescence is a period of growth and enjoyment
What is the 3rd of Havighurst's Developmental Tasks?
Becoming emotionally independent of parents and other adults
When do girls, on average, achieve physical maturity?
Around the age of 8
What is a direct result of Cognitive Maturity?
Overthinking
What is stage 5 of moral development?
Stage 5: Questioning whether rules are right or wrong
What was Hall's theory of adolescence?
That it is a transitional stage of life, and a state of confusion and frustration
What is the 7th of Havighurst's Developmental Tasks?
Understanding and achieving socially responsible behavior
What is a common behavior seen after puberty in teens related to physical development?
A rise in feeling self conscious and struggles with body image
What stage of moral development are we in at our age? (14-18)
Stages 4-6
During cognitive development, in relation to older generations, what do younger generations often feel?
The often crave change from the failures of the older generations, for better societal conditions based on what they need.
When did Mead propose her theory of adolescence?
late 1920's and early 1930's
What is the 4th of Havighurst's Developmental Tasks?
Achieving the assurance that one will become economically independent
The societal standards for how men and women should act, dress, and look can cause what in teens?
Feelings of depression
Due to a high number of teen pregnancies and STD cases, what have some teenagers opted for instead?
Abstinence from sexual intercourse
How did Mead and Banduras theories on identity development differ?
Mead believed that the environment had a larger influence on identity development than Bandura.
G. Stanley Hall
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What is the 6th of Havighurst's Developmental Tasks?
Developing the cognitive skills and concepts necessary for social competence
Describe how female "early bloomers" are treated and how Male "late bloomers" are looked upon
Female "early bloomers" tend to be more popular among peers at a younger age due to being fawned upon and sexualized
Male "late bloomers" tend to have lower self esteem due to feeling like they don't meet societal expectations sooner as their peers have
What three Psychologists are associated with the three core theories of identity development in adolescence?
Erikson, Bandura, and Mead
What has been the biggest change in sexual attitude in the United States in the past 30 years?
Hookup culture becoming normalized