Adolescence Psychosocial Development and Relationships

These flashcards cover key concepts related to adolescence, focusing on psychosocial development and relationships.

Identity vs. Role Confusion

Erikson's fifth stage of psychosocial development where adolescents face the challenge of forming their personal identity.

Psychosocial crisis

A conflict in personality development that acts as a turning point for personal growth.

Identity Achievement

The outcome of successfully navigating the identity formation process, resulting in a strong sense of self.

Identity Diffusion

A state where an adolescent does not have a clear understanding of their identity; they have not explored or committed to any roles.

Identity Foreclosure

An outcome where an adolescent commits to an identity without exploring other options, often dictated by parents or society.

Identity Moratorium

A state of exploration where an adolescent is actively seeking and trying different identities but has not yet made a commitment.

Peer pressure

The influence exerted by a peer group to encourage individuals to change their attitudes, values, or behaviors.

Parent-adolescent conflicts

Disputes that occur between parents and adolescents, often characterized by a struggle for autonomy and control.

Parental monitoring

The extent to which parents are aware of their adolescent's activities, whereabouts, and friendships.

Peer facilitation

The phenomenon where peers encourage each other to engage in activities, sometimes risky or uncharacteristic.

Romantic relationships in adolescence

Typically characterized by their transient nature, often beginning in high school and involving emotional highs and lows.

Contagion effect

A phenomenon where risky behaviors spread among peers, influenced by social interaction.