Understanding Yourselves as Adolescents: Self-Awareness and Development

Ten Question-and-Answer flashcards covering self-awareness and adolescence based on the provided lecture notes.

What does knowing oneself help a person to do?

Accept strengths and limitations and deal with others better (and share unique characteristics, habits, and experiences).

How is self-awareness defined in the notes?

Understanding your own habits, needs, desires, failings, and everything that matters in your personality; the more you know yourself, the better you adapt to life changes.

Name a key benefit of self-awareness mentioned in the lecture.

It allows you to experience yourself truthfully as a unique individual and to improve by building on strengths and addressing weaknesses.

List two suggested ways to develop better self-awareness.

Look at yourself objectively and keep a journal.

What does puberty signal in adolescence?

The beginning of adolescence.

Who coined the term 'adolescence' and what does it mean?

G. Stanley Hall; from Latin adolescere meaning 'to grow'.

Name the areas that undergo dramatic changes during adolescence.

Psychological, behavioral, intellectual, social, and personality development.

What is Erikson's psychosocial stage during adolescence?

Identity vs. role confusion.

Name three strengths commonly associated with adolescence.

Physical health, energy, and youthfulness.

What are the three main stages of adolescence and their approximate ages?

Early adolescence (11-14), Middle adolescence (15-17), Late adolescence (18-21).