Key Figures
Adolescent Behavior
Identity and Roles
Friendships and Peer Groups
Moral Development
100

This psychologist saw adolescence as a transitional stage.

G. Stanley Hall

100

G. Stanley Hall described adolescents with this adjective

Frustrated 

100

Adolescents who have explored many choices and made firm commitments are in this status according to Marcia.

identity achievement

100

This type of friendship encourages individuals to reexamine their beliefs.

developmental friendship

100

This stage in Kohlberg’s model involves following rules to avoid punishment.

What is Stage 1 (Obedience and Punishment Orientation)

200

This psychologist studied adolescence in Samoa.

Margaret Mead

200

Friendships that cross different social or cultural backgrounds help adolescents gain this skill, essential for social development.

cultural awareness

200

A person with a mix of traditionally male and female characteristics is described as this.

androgynous

200

A small, exclusive group within a larger group is known as this.

clique

200

At this stage, children begin to see negotiation in moral decisions, often asking "What's in it for me?"

What is Stage 2 (Self-Interest Orientation)

300

This person originated the term "identity crisis."

Erik Erikson

300

This word describes adolescents’ ability to function independently.

autonomy

300

This term refers to a mental representation that helps a child organize gender-specific behaviors.

gender schema

300

Cliques assist adolescents in achieving this aspect of social identity.

establishing an identity

300

In Kohlberg’s model, this stage involves living up to social expectations, often known as "good boy/good girl" behavior.

What is Stage 3 (Social Conformity Orientation)

400

He studied how college students adjust.

Peter Madison

400

This type of peer influence can lead adolescents to explore new interests and activities, positively shaping their identity.

positive peer pressure

400

This is the fear of losing group acceptance if one doesn’t conform to group norms.

fear of rejection

400

This is the term for an adolescent's heightened self-consciousness, where they believe others are constantly watching them.

 imaginary audience

400

At this stage, people may disobey rules if they believe they are wrong, focusing on the greater good.

What is Stage 5 (Social Contract Orientation)

500

This term refers to the uneven maturation of bodily parts during adolescence.

asynchrony

500

This factor can contribute to teen depression, especially when it’s disrupted.

family unit breakdown

500

A fixed belief about what women or men should do represents this term.

gender stereotype

500

This concept describes the importance of having someone who mentors you through career choices.

developmental support

500

People who adhere to ethical principles regardless of laws are at this highest moral stage.

What is Stage 6 (Universal Principles Orientation)

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