Adolescent Thinking
Adolescents believe that others are watching them constantly.
What is imaginary audience?
Adolescents begin to explore the personal impact of their ethnic heritage.
What is exploration?
Jobs associated with interests are identified and training begins.
What is specification?
–a short period of time, 6-12 months; expectations of relationship are set
What is initiation?
Adolescents are overly concerned with their own thoughts and feelings.
Define ethnic identity.
–A feeling of belonging and learning the special customs and traditions of their group’s culture and heritage
basic interests and talents are identified.
What is crystallization?
last 2-5 years; optimum benefits are gain by both mentor and mentee
What is cultivation?
Adolescents believe that their experiences and feelings are unique.
What is personal fable?
Individuals achieve a distinct ethnic self-concept.
What is identity achievement?
Marks entry into the work force.
what is implementation?
–relationship between them has come to a close; the “hierarchy” no longer exists
What is redefinition?
Adolescents think that misfortune happens only to others.
What is illusion of invulnerability?
Adolescents have not examined their ethnic roots
What is Initial disinterest?
Begins in the mid 30s and continues throughout the rest of the person’s working life
What is consolidation?
happens when there is a change to structure of relationship or the emotional side of relationship: it is inevitable; can last 6 months to 5 years.