Peers and Friendships (Part 2)

These flashcards cover key concepts from the lecture on peers and friendships, focusing on group dynamics, relational aggression, bullying, and popularity.

Clique

A smaller, close group of friends who regularly spend time together, typically consisting of 3-12 friends.

Crowd

A larger, reputation-based group, such as jocks, nerds, preppies, and druggies.

Middle School Groups

In middle school, students typically categorize themselves as popular or unpopular.

High School Groups

Five primary groups in high school include Elites, Athletes, Academics, Deviants, and Others.

Identity Search

The process during adolescence where individuals seek to establish their identity, often aided by crowd membership.

Individuality in Adolescence

As individuals enter late adolescence and emerging adulthood, importance shifts toward individuality and uniqueness.

Relational Aggression

Non-physical aggression that harms others by damaging relationships, such as sarcasm and spreading rumors.

Bullies

Individuals who exert aggression towards others, often exhibiting power imbalances and patterns of behavior.

Bullying Effects

Victims of bullying experience higher rates of physical symptoms and psychological issues, while bullies may have problems in their relationships.

Popularity Traits

Traits associated with popularity include physical attractiveness, social skills, and intelligence.

Rejected Adolescents

Adolescents who are actively disliked by their peers due to aggressiveness and disruptive behaviors.

Neglected Adolescents

Adolescents who are ignored by peers, characterized as shy or withdrawn but not actively disliked.

Cycle of Popularity

Popularity is self-perpetuating, with reputation typically following individuals over time and being tied to social skills.

Intervention for Rejected Teens

Aimed at controlling anger and encouraging better social behavior to reduce conflicts.

Intervention for Neglected Teens

Focused on developing skills for making friends and improving social interactions.