Late Adolescence: Identity and Tasks

Practice flashcards covering developmental stages, biological factors, Havighurst's tasks, identity statuses, and Filipino cultural values in late adolescence.

Infancy

A life stage focused on building basic trust and motor skills.

Childhood

A life stage focused on developing foundational social skills and academic basics.

Adolescence

A life stage characterized by puberty, identity exploration, and seeking independence.

Adulthood

A life stage focused on establishing careers, families, and societal roles.

Pituitary Gland

The gland primarily responsible for triggering the physiological changes in puberty.

Circadian Rhythm

The biological clock that regulates the sleep-wake cycle.

Prefrontal Cortex

The part of the brain responsible for decision-making which usually develops into the mid-20s.

Developmental Tasks

Skills, knowledge, or functions that an individual must acquire to progress successfully to the next stage of life, as proposed by Robert Havighurst.

Mature Relations

A task of late adolescence (ages 16-18) focused on building respectful, balanced connections with peers of all genders.

Emotional Autonomy

The developmental task of gaining independence from parents and adult authority figures.

Social Responsibility

A commitment to ethical, community-focused, and responsible actions.

Pagkamaka-Diyos

A traditional Filipino value referring to Spirituality.

Pagkamaka-Bayan

A traditional Filipino value referring to Patriotism.

Identity Foreclosure

The state of choosing a career or path solely because of parental instruction without exploring other options.

Identity Achievement

The state of exploring interests, strengths, and market needs before committing to a path.

SWOT Analysis

A tool used to identify Strengths (internal positives) and Areas for Improvement (internal gaps).

Exploration

The process of testing different roles and beliefs during identity development.

Commitment

The state of having a firm sense of self in identity formation.

Utang na Loob

A Filipino cultural value meaning 'Debt of Gratitude.'

Pakikisama

A Filipino cultural value meaning 'Social Harmony.'

Kapwa

A core Filipino value meaning 'shared identity,' reflecting a collectivist rather than individualist identity.

Resilience

The ability to succeed even when risk factors, such as poverty or lack of guidance, are high.

Self-regulation

The ability to manage emotions and impulses to achieve long-term goals.

Tampo

A Filipino term for resentment or sulking used in the context of family conflict.