Autonomy in Adolescence

Flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts related to autonomy during adolescence.

Autonomy

A psychosocial concern that surfaces throughout the life cycle, involving independence in decision-making and emotional reliance.

Emotional Autonomy

The establishment of more adultlike and less childish relationships with family members and peers.

Behavioral Autonomy

The capacity to make independent decisions and the ability to follow through on them.

Cognitive Autonomy

The establishment of an independent set of values, opinions, and beliefs.

Individuation

The progressive development of a person's sense of being an autonomous, independent individual.

Detachment

The process of severing emotional attachments to parents or authority figures as described in psychoanalytic theory.

De-Idealization

Removing parental figures from their idealized positions, forming a more realistic perception of them.

Prosocial Behavior

Behaviors intended to help others, which tend to develop with maturity during adolescence.

Moral Development

The changes and growth in reasoning and behaviors related to what is considered right and wrong.

Civic Engagement

Involvement in political and community affairs, such as participating in local organizations or community service.

Self-Regulation

The ability to control one’s impulses and make decisions free from immediate rewards.

Peer Pressure

The influence exerted by peers that can motivate adolescents to conform to their behaviors.

Religiosity

The degree to which an individual engages in religious practices and beliefs.

Spirituality

The importance placed on the quest for answers to existential questions and the meaning of life.

Psychological Control

A parenting style that attempts to control an adolescent’s emotions and opinions.

Political Thinking

The development of adolescents' political beliefs and attitudes, which become more abstract and principled over time.