00random parts of ch6

risky sexual behaviors

not using birth controls or using substances before/during sex

insufficient sleep

predictor of risky sexual behavior

insufficient sleep

affects impulsivity and decision-making process

teen mothers

without a high school degree, her job prospects are limited, economic independence is difficult = more likely to live in poverty

child of teenage mother

more likely to repeat a grade in school, more likely to perform poorly, drop out before finishing education

peers

in education, when one has motivated friends = promotes motivation in adolescent (same thing with negative acts)

sexualized gender stereotypes

affect performance

girls = underperform academically bc they should not be smart

status dropout rate

refers to the percentage of 16 to 24 year-olds who are not enrolled in school and do not have high school credentials

teen employment

concern: engenders precocious maturity of more adult-like roles and problem behaviors

teen employment

offers teen with extra funds, opportunity to learn new skills, ideas about future careers, and teaches them abt true value of money

teen drivers

males are prone to more accidents than females

contradictions

adolescents' understanding of self is full of _________

fraud

adolescents may think that they are a ______ because their personality and behavior changes depending on who they're with

autonomy

teenager's greater desire for independence

dating

serves = having fun, companionship status, socialization, sexual experimentation, intimacy, partner selection for those in late adolescence

mixed-sex peer groups

peer groups where romantic relationships are often formed due to it being easier and being among a supportive group

romantic relationships

contribute to adolescents' identity formation, changes in family and peer relationships, and emotional and behavioral adjustment

emerging sexuality

centrally connected to romantic relationships

relationship inauthenticity

incongruence between thoughts/feelings and actions within a relationship

relationship inauthenticity

positively correlated with poor mental health, including depression, suicidal ideation and suicide attempts, especially for females