Theories and Theorists
Erik Erikson’s psychosocial conflict in adolescence centers around
What is Identity vs. Role Confusion?
The hormone that primarily drives physical changes in males during puberty
What is Testosterone?
Positive peer relationships contribute to higher levels of
What is Self-Esteem?
Critical symptoms for identifying depression in adolescents
What are Sadness and Hopelessness?
This risky behavior often involves adolescents’ seeking peer approval
What is Substance Use?
Piaget’s formal operational stage, adolescents develop the ability to think in this way
What is Abstract Thinking?
The part of the brain linked to impulse control and decision-making
What is the Prefrontal Cortex?
Adolescents often struggle with balancing independence from parents and "this" (also having to do with parents)
What is Parental Expectations?
Suicidal ideation refers to thoughts about
What is Self-Harm?
Risky driving behaviors in adolescents are often linked to this brain development factor
What is the Prefrontal Cortex?
Vygotsky's concept where learners achieve tasks with help
What is the Zone of Proximal Development?
The part of the brain associated with emotions and risk-taking in adolescents
What is the Limbic System?
This parenting style combines warmth with high expectations
What is Authoritative Parenting?
Key role in supporting students with mental health challenges in a school setting
What is School Counselors?
This strategy is effective for preventing substance use among adolescents
What is Education Programs?
Bronfenbrenner’s model includes this system for the immediate environment
What is the Microsystem?
A nutritional factor can impact adolescent learning abilities
What is Healthy Diet?
Self-esteem during adolescence is closely linked to these types of relationships
What are Peer Relationships?
The interaction of genetic factors and stress can lead to this condition
What is Depression?
An adolescent behavior that can result from peer pressure or emotional distress
What is Risk-Taking?
Marcia's identity status where there is high commitment after exploration
What is Identity Achievement?
During puberty, boys typically grow more in this part of their body
What are Shoulders?
As adolescents strive for independence from their parents, "this" often increases (also having to do with parents)
What is Parent-Adolescent Conflict?
This mental health disorder is commonly linked to family conflicts and stress
What is Anxiety?
Reducing risky behaviors in adolescence often employs this "guiding" prevention strategy
What is Mentoring?