Jeffery Arnett
Jeffrey Arnett coined this term to describe the life stage between adolescence and adulthood
Emerging Adulthood
Haidt argues that the rise of this device has contributed significantly to increased anxiety in young people
Smartphone
What does Twenge argue is the biggest cause of Gen Z’s rise in anxiety and depression?
What is "social media"?
What generation is from 1946 - 1964?
What is baby boomers?
What is our professor's name?
Laurie
Many emerging adults report that they do not feel fully like an adult, yet they are no longer an adolescent. This concept is known as...
Age of Feeling In-Between
Haidt suggests that excessive social media use disrupts this important psychological ability, making young people more vulnerable to stress and anxiety
Emotional resilience
What is the term for endlessly scrolling through negative news, which Twenge says worsens mental health?
What is "doom scrolling"?
What generation is from 1928 - 1945?
What is silent generation?
What animals does Laurie have?
What is "Horses"?
This key feature reflects uncertainty in work, relationships, and living situations, as emerging adults frequently change jobs, partners, or locations
Instability
Haidt argues that the shift from outdoor, unsupervised play to this type of childhood activity has contributed to increased anxiety
structured/screen-based play
According to Twenge, what are two major life milestones Gen Z is delaying compared to past generations?
What is "Moving out & getting a driver’s license"
A term popularized by Jonathan Haidt and Jean Twenge to describe how younger generations, especially Gen Z, exhibit higher levels of anxiety and stress compared to previous cohorts.
What is anxious generation?
What did Laurie give to a homeless person?
What is a ring?
This key feature involves trying out different career paths and relationships to discover personal values and goals.
Identity Exploration
Haidt warns that constant social media use has rewired young people's brains, making them more prone to this state of mind, characterized by fear and overreaction to perceived threats
Hypervigilance
What is Twenge’s term for Gen Z’s approach to growing up more slowly than past generations?
What is "slow life strategy"?
The generation following Gen Z is often referred to as
What is Generation Alpha?
Who are the authors of Design Your Life?
Who is Bill Burnett and Dave Evans?
Arnett argues that Emerging Adulthood is a distinct life stage due to societal factors such as _________ & ________
(1) delayed marriage / parenthood (2) prolonged education
What does Haidt recommend to parents in "The Anxious Generation"?
No social media before age 16
What term does Twenge use to describe Gen Z’s preference for online activism over real-world action?
What is "Slacktivism?"
What generation is from 1981 - 1996?
What is Millennials?
True or False: Laurie's home was featured in a magazine
True