CHAPTER 12: Emotional and Social Development in Adolescence

What is Erikson’s stage for adolescence?

Identity vs. Role Confusion.

What is the goal of "Identity vs. Role Confusion"?

To define who you are, what you value, and your direction in life..PLO

What is a "Psychological Moratorium"?

A period of exploration where teens try out different roles before committing to one.

What is the result of "Role Confusion"?

A lack of direction and difficulty meeting the demands of adulthood.

Identity Achievement

High Exploration + High Commitment (You’ve explored and picked a path).

Identity Moratorium

High Exploration + Low Commitment (You’re still "finding yourself").

Identity Foreclosure

Low Exploration + High Commitment (You accepted an identity handed to you by parents/authority).

Identity Diffusion

Low Exploration + Low Commitment (You aren't trying to find yourself and don't care).3

Kohlberg’s Stages of Moral Understanding

Preconventional Level: Morality is based on rewards and punishments (avoiding trouble).

Conventional Level

Morality is based on social rules and pleasing others (being a "good citizen").

Postconventional Level

Morality is based on abstract principles and personal ethics (even if they break the law).

What is the #1 influence on moral reasoning?

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