psychological development (#6)

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True

TRUE OR FALSE:

Despite the fact that the identity development occurs throughout one's lifetime, adolescence is the first time that individuals begin to think about how our identity may affect our lives.

True

TRUE OR FALSE:

During adolescence, we are much more self-conscious about our changing identities than at any other stage in our lives.

sense of self

this includes the roles, attributes, behaviors, and associations that we consider most important about ourselves;

False; it is largely the result

TRUE OR FALSE:

How we identify and how we feel about ourselves is not the result of our environment and immediate surroundings.

sense of self

this encompasses a child’s self-esteem, self-worth, identity, and self-image;

it’s a combination of the way children see themselves, their experiences, and their environment and how they feel about themselves

• Acceptance & respect

• Success with meaningful tasks

• Association of positive role models

• Honest feedback

• Genuinely challenging & meaningful tasks

• Opportunities for meaningful peer interaction

• Coping with defeats

7 experiences that contribute to the construction of a positive and

productive sense of self acc. to Ylvisaker

independence, body image, peer relations, & identity

4 tasks for adolescence to accomplish

Early adolescents

UNDER INDEPENDENCE:

________ adolescents begin to pull away from their parents and show less interest in family activities;

They are often moody, alternating between being pleasant & nasty toward their families

True

TRUE OR FALSE:

Usually, the  teen is mainly antagonistic towards the most "controlling" parent. 

Early

UNDER INDEPENDENCE:

_____ adolescents crave privacy and desire to control their personal information as they carve out a life separate from that of their parents.

Middle

UNDER INDEPENDENCE:

_____ adolescents are often hostile towards parents and authority figures;

some openly rebel while others assert their independence secretively when not under adult supervision.

middle adolescents

because of their rebellious nature and risk behaviors, this is the group that society "loves to hate."

late

UNDER INDEPENDENCE:

By ____ adolescence, most families are comfortable with the youth's individuality & decision making skills

body image

4 TASKS OF ADOLESCENCE:

adolescents become aware of their physical development and the fact that it

portends adulthood

early, middle, late

UNDER BODY IMAGE:

1. Most _____ adolescents are not sure what to think of the changes in their body and accompanying hygienic responsibilities. 

2. _____ adolescents are more at ease with the changes and want to make the most of their "new" body

3. Many ______ adolescents are now ready to deal with issues such as birth control. (comfortable with body changes)

early

UNDER PEER RELATIONS:

As they pull away from their family, ______ adolescents are not strong enough to stand on their own and they turn to their peers for guidance and support.

identity development

4 TASKS OF ADOLESCENCE:

this includes the emergence of abstract reasoning along with personal values and morals

early

UNDER IDENTITY:

_____ adolescents tend to be concrete and see things in black and white;

the limited ability to think abstractly makes it hard for a teen to see another's POV and also makes compromise difficult.

True

TRUE OR FALSE:

Lack of abstract thinking also encourages feelings of invulnerability. Teens believe that nothing bad will happen to them no matter what.

mental health

refers to a state of psychosocial well-being;

for people with mental illness, it’s the adoption of adequate strategies to overcome the debilitating effects of their illness

mental illness

this is characterized by the presence of one or both of the following over time:

• persistent & severe subjective distress (discomfort)

• moderate or severe impairment in functioning (not being able to “get through” day-to- day activities)

False; they are not

TRUE OR FALSE:

Temporary states of severe distress and reduced functioning, often in response to stressful life events, are considered mental illness.

• ex. temporary mood fluctuations, extreme sadness in response to a difficult life event, or not being able to focus in school from time to time.

True

TRUE OR FALSE:

Although the exact cause of most mental illnesses is not known, it is becoming clear through research that many are caused by a combination of factors, including genetic predisposition, injuries to or medical conditions that affect the brain, and the long-term impact of adverse life events.

stigma

refers to “a cluster of negative attitudes and beliefs that motivate the general public to fear, reject, avoid and discriminate against people with mental illness;

use of negative labels to identify a person living with mental illness

True

TRUE OR FALSE:

The problem of defining mental illness is further complicated by the lack of objective biological tests to make diagnoses.

True

TRUE OR FALSE:

To some extent, the line between ordinary variation and distress, and the presence of a

mental illness, is an arbitrary one

Depression

MENTAL ILLNESSES:

a feeling of intense sadness — including feeling helpless, hopeless, and worthless — that lasts for days to weeks and is not explained by bereavement (mourning the death of someone close);

if severe and untreated, this can lead to suicide

Alcohol and substance use disorders

MENTAL ILLNESSES:

can be considered an addiction

Anxiety disorders

MENTAL ILLNESSES:

manifested by persistent fear or worry that is out of proportion to a person’s current life circumstances

Behavioral disorders

MENTAL ILLNESSES:

manifested by violent behavior, aggression, and impulsivity (the tendency to do things without adequate forethought)

Severe mental illness

MENTAL ILLNESSES:

usually refers to schizophrenia or other mental illnesses that have psychotic features (in other words, loss of contact with reality)

• recognize mental illnesses seen in adolescents

• include mental health as part of routine care

• know the signs that a serious mental illness may be present & how to refer teens for further care/to an professional

3 solutions for mitigating mental illnesses

suicide

one of the most severe consequences of mental illness;

psychosis, anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, and other mental illnesses are also associated with an increased risk of this.