Adolescent Development Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts in adolescent development, based on lecture notes.

Early Adolescence

The stage of development focused on discovering a sense of self and creating an identity, typically occurring in middle school.

According to Maslow, the needs prominent during early adolescence, including forming relationships and gaining respect.

Belonging/Love and Esteem

According to Vygotsky, individuals such as peers and teachers who provide guidance and knowledge during adolescence.

More Knowledgeable Others (MKOs)

Erikson's stage during adolescence, involving the exploration of different roles to establish a sense of self.

Identity vs. Role Confusion

The virtue developed during Erikson's stage of identity vs. role confusion.

Fidelity

Kohlberg's stage in adolescence where morality is based on conforming to social expectations and being seen as good.

Conventional Morality - Interpersonal (Good Boy/Good Girl)

Piaget's stage where adolescents develop the ability to think abstractly and use deductive reasoning.

Formal Operational Stage

Puberty

The period of physical changes and sexual maturation that occurs during adolescence.

Physical Appearance Importance

A heightened interest in physical appearance and attractiveness during adolescence.

Problem Solving Ability

Increased ability to think through problems and apply knowledge to novel situations.

Social Acceptance

The need to feel accepted and valued by one's social group during adolescence.

Developing Competency

The development of skills and abilities that lead to a sense of personal effectiveness.

Offer Autonomy

Providing adolescents with opportunities for independence and decision-making.

Middle Adolescence

A stage of development from ages 14-18 focused on psychosocial development.

Myelin Sheath

The thickening of this sheath increases the speed of messages in the brain.

Dendrites

Small twigs that receive and send messages in the brain.

Synapses

Area between the dendrites of two neurons.

Corpus Callosum

A brain area that becomes thicker and enhances thinking speed.

Hippocampus

The memory directory that improves speed and management during brain development.

Frontal Lobes

Brain lobes that transmit information faster, allowing scenario planning.

The biological drive for joy in discovery and social connection.

Dopamine and Oxytocin

Looking-Glass-Self Theory

A theory that posits individuals develop their self-image based on how they perceive others view them.

Emerging Adulthood

A period between adolescence and adulthood, typically from ages 18-27.

Maslow

A time focused on love and belonging.

Erikson

The idea of a time focusing on discovering a sense of self and exploration.

Kohlberg

The transition from law and order to social contract.

A main theme involving travel, internships, and gap years to explore who you are.

Identity Exploration

Learn to love this theme during this phase of life!

Instability

This theme can be expressed by saying 'Don't say NO!'

Possibilities

A theme describing the idea that you are still working on your life.

In-Between

A state of no mortgage, few responsibilities, and no kids.

Self-Focused

Kids that get too comfy.

Boomerang Kids

Kids that fail to launch.

Failure to Launch

Kids that act like adults.

Kidults

Use these ties to make new connections.

Weak Ties

Adding to what you can do.

Identity Capital