Cognitive Development in Adolescence

This collection of flashcards covers key concepts and vocabulary related to cognitive development during adolescence, including theories of egocentrism, Piaget's stages of development, reasoning models, and the impact of technology.

Egocentrism

The inability to differentiate between one's own perspective and that of others.

Adolescent Egocentrism

A form of egocentrism where adolescents have a theory of mind but misunderstand how others think about them.

Acute Self-consciousness

The heightened awareness an adolescent feels about themselves and how they are perceived by others.

Elkind’s Imaginary Audience

The belief that others are as focused on oneself as they are, leading to self-conscious behavior.

Elkind’s Personal Fable

The belief that one's feelings and experiences are unique and cannot be understood by others.

Invincibility Fable

The belief held by adolescents that they are immune to dangers and risks.

Piaget’s Formal Operational Thought

A stage of cognitive development characterized by systematic logic and abstract thinking.

Hypothetical-deductive reasoning

The ability to think logically about hypothetical situations and deduce consequences.

Dual-Processing Model

A theory that explains two types of thinking: intuitive and analytic.

Intuitive Processing

Quick, emotion-driven thought that is often influenced by past experiences and cultural norms.

Analytic Processing

Careful, systematic thought that relies on logic and rational analysis.

Sunk Cost Fallacy

The mistaken belief that one should continue investing in a decision based on prior investments of time or money.

Digital Native

A person who has grown up with technology and is comfortable using digital devices.