Psychological Concepts in Adolescence and Emotions

Flashcards covering key psychological concepts, stages of development, and theories of emotions related to adolescence.

Repression

The inability to recall traumatic experiences from childhood, such as being abused.

Compensation

Emphasizing a personal strength to shift focus from weaker areas.

Regression

Reverting to childlike behavior, such as throwing a tantrum when denied candy.

Sublimation

Redirecting emotional energy to a different outlet after being denied something.

Identification

Adopting the traits of a group to overcome personal shyness.

Intellectualization

Rationalizing a failure by deriding the source of rejection, like putting down a college.

Projection

Accusing someone of faults one has, to justify one's own feelings or actions.

Denial

Claiming not to engage in behavior contrary to actual actions.

Reaction Formation

Expressing the opposite of one's feelings, such as loving a baby that caused a breakup.

Displacement

Redirecting feelings to a safer target, such as kicking a cat after being yelled at by a boss.

Rationalization

Justifying unethical actions, like stealing water at work.

Kohlberg’s Stage 1

Heinz should not steal because he will get punished.

Kohlberg’s Stage 2

Heinz should steal to fulfill his desire to be with his wife.

Kohlberg’s Stage 3

Heinz should steal to gain pride from his family.

Kohlberg’s Stage 4

Heinz should not steal because it is morally wrong.

Kohlberg’s Stage 5

Heinz should not go to jail for stealing under the premise of doing good.

Kohlberg’s Stage 6

Heinz should prioritize saving his wife's life over the law.

Commonsense Theory

The notion that emotion instigates behavior.

Identity Achievement

A stage where adolescents commit to a direction in life after exploring options.

Identity Foreclosure

An adolescent committing to a role expected by family without exploration.

Identity Moratorium

An adolescent who is exploring various alternatives and soul-searching.

Cannon-Bard Theory

A theory suggesting that emotional experiences and physical reactions occur simultaneously.

James Lange Theory

A theory proposing that behavior precedes and causes emotional responses.

Frontal Lobe

The last part of the brain to mature, contributing to adolescent irrationality.

Excitement (Katherine Bridges)

An innate emotion that develops into more complex feelings as one grows.