Adolescent development psych final exam

independence

individual’s capacity to behave on their own

autonomy

feeling independent and thinking for oneself

emotional autonomy

establishment of more adult-like and less childish close relationships with family members and peers

behavioral autonomy

capacity for independent decision-making

cognitive autonomy

changes in adolescent’s beliefs, opinions, values

changes in decision-making abilities

hold multiple viewpoints, think hypothetically, consider risks and benefits, enhanced role-taking capacity, improved self-regulation

kohlberg’s stages of moral behavior

preconventional, conventional, postconventional

preconventional stage

what is good is rewarded, what is bad is punished (childhood)

conventional stage

what is good is based on rules of society (late childhood, early adolescence)

postconventional stage

what is good maximizes the benefits for most people (adolescence, young adulthood)

moral reasoning

personal choices rather than ethical dilemmas

religious beliefs are correlated with

lower externalizing behaviors, lower internalizing behaviors, increased self-esteem, better physical health, better mental health

positives of religious beliefs and technology

opportunities for spiritual growth and connection, accessibility/inclusivity, new avenues for spiritual exploration

negatives of religious beliefs and technology

information overload, misinformation, erosion of traditional spiritual authorities, commercialization of faith, weakening of communal worship