Career and Life Skills Lecture Review

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards covering developmental psychology, life skills, fitness, and mindfulness based on the lecture material.

Erik Erikson’s theory

A theory that explains how individuals form their identity and deal with the pressures of growing up through eight stages of conflict.

Trust vs. Mistrust

Erikson's first stage ($0-1$ year) where a baby develops trust if their needs are met by caregivers.

Autonomy vs. Shame & Doubt

Erikson's second stage ($1-3$ years) where a child learns to do things alone or feels ashamed.

Initiative vs. Guilt

Erikson's third stage ($3-6$ years) where a child explores and starts activities or feels guilty.

Industry vs. Inferiority

Erikson's fourth stage ($6-12$ years) where a child gains skills and confidence or feels inferior.

Identity vs. Role Confusion

Erikson's fifth stage ($12-18$ years) where a teen discovers their identity or becomes confused about who they are.

Intimacy vs. Isolation

Erikson's sixth stage (Young adulthood, $18-40$) where an adult forms close relationships or feels lonely.

Generativity vs. Stagnation

Erikson's seventh stage (Middle adulthood, $40-65$) where an adult contributes to society or feels unproductive.

Integrity vs. Despair

Erikson's eighth stage (Late adulthood, $65+$) where an older adult feels satisfied or regrets life looking back.

Jean Piaget

A researcher who studied how children and adolescents develop the ability to think and reason through advanced stages.

Sensorimotor Stage

Piaget's first stage ($0-2$ years) where children learn through senses and develop object permanence.

Preoperational Stage

Piaget's second stage ($2-7$ years) using language and imagination, though thinking is egocentric and not yet logical.

Concrete Operational Stage

Piaget's third stage ($7-11$ years) where thinking becomes logical about real objects and the child understands conservation.

Formal Operational Stage

Piaget's fourth stage ($12$ years and up) characterized by abstract thinking and reasoning about hypothetical situations.

Protective factors

Positive influences that guide you, build confidence, and help you stay on track physically, emotionally, and psychologically.

Risk Factors

Negative experiences or influences that can slow down or harm physical, emotional, social, or mental development.

Developmental Tasks

Important skills and responsibilities adolescents are expected to develop to become successful adults.

Healthy Habits

Daily actions that improve physical, mental, and emotional well-being involving nutrition, substance avoidance, and digital wellness.

Digital Wellness

Using technology in a healthy and balanced way instead of letting it control your life.

Self-Concept

How you see and describe yourself; the mental picture consisting of descriptive beliefs, abilities, social roles, and values.

Personal Identity

The foundation layer of identity representing the true inner self, including personality, values, and beliefs.

Social Identity

The exterior layer of identity representing how other people recognize or describe you, such as nationality or social roles.

Ideal Self

The blueprint or the person you dream of becoming in the future.

Self-Acceptance

Accepting yourself completely, including both strengths and weaknesses, while continuing to improve.

Self-Regulation

Controlling thoughts, emotions, and actions before reacting; the practice of thinking first before acting.

ABC Prioritization Method

A time management tool where A is 'Must Do', B is 'Should Do', and C is 'Nice to Do'.

Name It to Tame It

A method of managing emotions by identifying the specific emotion before reacting.

Resilience (BOUNCE)

The ability to recover from challenges using the formula: Breathe, Own it, Understand, Name emotions, Connect, and Empower.

Critical Thinking

Analyzing information carefully and looking for facts before making a decision.

Health-Related Fitness

Five components (Cardiovascular Endurance, Muscular Strength, Muscular Endurance, Flexibility, and Body Composition) that help maintain health.

Cardiovascular Endurance

The ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen during exercise.

FITT Principle

A guide for planning exercise routines representing Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type.

Mindfulness

Paying full attention to the present moment without judging yourself or the situation.

Asanas

Physical poses in yoga that improve flexibility, strength, and balance.

Pranayama

Breath control exercises in yoga that reduce stress and improve focus.

Dhyana

Mindfulness meditation in yoga aimed at focusing on the present.

S.T.O.P. Technique

A mindfulness method standing for: Stop, Take a breath, Observe thoughts/body, and Proceed mindfully.

Academic Domain

A life domain focused on learning effectively, handling school responsibilities, and balancing school with personal life.