Lifespan Development Social and Personality Development in Adolescence Chapter 12

Theories of Personality Development Psychodynamic –Freud –Erikson – Crisis Identity v. Role Confusion –Marcia Identity Achievement MoratoriumForeclosureIdentity

Self-Concept & Personality Self definitions – –Qualitative v. Quantitative –Androgenous Self-esteem Ethnic Identity Problem Teens –Focus of Blame Internal Locus of Control External Locus of Control

Social Relationships Parent-child relationships become increasingly more _____________. Why? Good attachment evidenced by… Parenting Style changes Effects of Divorce and Remarriage –Differences between Girls & Boys –Why?

Social Relationships Peer Pressure –Cliques –Crowds (different than a Sociological definition) Reputation based groups Identity Prototypes –Helps create identity –Helps reinforce identity –Helps identify potential friends or foes

Moral Development Kohlberg – proven cultural consistency –Pre-conventional –Conventional –Post-conventional Other Cognitive Considerations –Egocentrism decreases –Empathy (Role Taking) increases CorrelationsGilligan –Justice –Care