Adolescence

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to the developmental stages of adolescence, emphasizing physical, cognitive, and social development.

Adolescence

The transition from puberty to social independence.

Physical Development

Changes in the body and brain that occur during adolescence.

Frontal Lobe Development

The maturation of the part of the brain associated with judgment and impulse control during adolescence.

Selective Pruning

The process of removing unused neurons and connections during adolescence.

Myelin Growth

The increase of myelin around nerve fibers to improve communication between different brain regions.

Formal Operations

The stage of cognitive development in which individuals can think abstractly and reason logically.

Moral Reasoning

The process of determining right from wrong, guided by a universal sequence according to Kohlberg.

Moral Intuition

The automatic and quick judgments about moral issues, as proposed by Haidt.

Preconventional Morality

A level of moral thinking focusing on self-interest and concrete rewards, typically seen in children.

Conventional Morality

A level of moral thinking where individuals uphold laws and rules primarily to gain social approval.

Postconventional Morality

A level of moral thinking where actions reflect personal beliefs in basic rights and ethical principles.

Identity vs. Role Confusion

Erikson's stage of development in adolescence where individuals work on refining their sense of self.

Self-Esteem

An individual's overall subjective emotional evaluation of their own worth.

Emerging Adulthood

A developmental phase from age 18 to the mid-twenties where individuals have not yet assumed adult responsibilities.