childhood
The agent of socialization during this stage, where norms, values, and basic social behavior are learned is...
What is Childhood?
A stage involving significant physical and emotional development often marking the shift from childhood.
What is adolescence/puberty?
A phase where young adults focus on careers and gaining independence.
What is transitional adulthood/early adulthood?
A period of life that typically involves career growth and family responsibilities.
What are the middle years?
A process to adjusting to life after leaving one's career.
What is retirement?
The main influence on children's learning of social norms and behaviors.
What is family?
A group that greatly influences teens' values, behavior, and identity.
What are peers/social groups?
Building close, meaningful relationships becomes a major focus during transitional adulthood.
What is forming intimate relationships/building relationships?
This phase often brings a time of self-reflection and potential life changes.
What is midlife crisis?
A common form of financial support for elderly individuals, often from government programs.
What is retirement income/pensions? (social security)
The stage in life where children understand gender-specific roles.
What is early childhood.
A period where teens explore who they are and seek independence.
What is forming an identity/identity exploration?
Establishing personal independence is a significant milestone.
What is leaving home/moving out?
When children move out, the parent often experience...
What is empty nest syndrome?
A theory that suggests older people naturally reduce their social involvement.
What is disengagement theory?
When children begin formal education, they encounter this new source of influence.
What is school or education/teachers?
This part of the brain, crucial for decision-making, continues developing during adolescence.
What is the prefrontal cortex?
Balancing work, education, and personal life.
What is role balancing?
Many middle aged adults begin to prepare for this stage, considering finances and age.
What is retirement planning?
A situation where in old age, reduced social connection can lead to loneliness.
What is social isolation?
A theory describing how children learn roles by imitating and later understanding rules in structured games.
What is Mead's theory?
A common struggle during adolescence where young people question their place in the world.
What is identity crisis?
This concept involves the challenge of adjusting to multiple new roles.
What is role strain?
Adults in middle age often juggle responsibilities across multiple roles.
What is role conflict?
The idea that staying active and involved improves life satisfaction in old age.
What is activity theory?