Adolescence

A series of flashcards covering key concepts related to adolescence and developmental psychology.

Adolescence

The transition period from childhood to adulthood, encompassing the ages of sexual maturity to independence.

Lifespan perspective

The view that development is a lifelong process, not limited to childhood.

Sensorimotor stage

Piaget's developmental stage from birth to nearly 2 years, where infants learn through their senses and actions.

Formal operational stage

Piaget's developmental stage from about 12 through adulthood, characterized by abstract reasoning.

Adolescent Brain Development

During puberty, the brain prunes away unused neurons and synapses; the frontal lobes are still forming, which affects impulse control.

Lawrence Kohlberg

A psychologist known for his theory on the levels of moral reasoning: preconventional, conventional, and postconventional.

Preconventional morality

Kohlberg's first level of moral reasoning, focused on self-interest and avoiding punishment.

Identity vs. role confusion

Erikson's psychosocial crisis during adolescence where one works on forming a personal identity.

Emerging adulthood

A new phase of life between ages 18-25 marked by prolonged education and delayed adult independence.

Moral intuition

The idea that moral decisions are often driven by quick, gut-feelings rather than deliberate reasoning.