Adolescent development

What is heterotypic continuity?

Underlying trait stays the same, but behavioral expression changes with age. (e.g., childhood tantrums → adult verbal aggression)

Homotypic continuity

Same behavior persists over time. (e.g., same type of aggression from childhood to adulthood)

What are indicators of maturity?

• Attention & awareness

• stress management and growth

• self-control

• risk perception

What is life course persistent antisocial behavior?

• Begins early in life

• May have genetic and neuropsychological components

• Maladaptive

• Characterized by continuity across the lifespan

• Wide variety of offenses

• Displays heterotypic continuity

• lack of prosocial skills

What is adolescence limited antisocial behavior? 

• characterized by ubiquity and discontinuity

• adaptive

• requires social models

• ends when motivation changes due to emerging maturity

• offenses are those that symbolize adult privilege