Adolescent Development Analyzing Quotes
Theories on Nature of Adolescence Stanley Hall: “storm and stress” Margaret Mead: culture has a role Biology: brain development
Development Theories Adolescence
Psychosexual Development Genital stage Understanding place in one-on-one relationships
Cognitive Development Formal operations — abstract thinking Introspection Idealism/“messiah complex” Differs in cultures
Moral Development
Identity formation vs. role confusion Identity Development Identity formation vs. role confusion Identity crisis inner conflict with intense worry of who they are
Influences on Adolescent Development Family Peers School Community Media & Technology
Write at least 3-4 sentences on the following: Prompt #6 Rank each factor from most to least influential in adolescent development in general (1=most, 5=least) Family, peers, school, community, media/tech. Write at least 3-4 sentences on the following: Knowing these influences: what should be done to help adolescents with healthy development and avoid reckless behavior?
Adolescence in TV
Share your show and conflicts faced in that episode Turn-And-Talk Share your show and conflicts faced in that episode What does this say about adolescent development and what should we keep in mind with TV, movies, media, etc.?
Gender
Images of “typical” Man and woman Split the paper in half; each partner take half and draw one Draw a man and a woman Facial features, clothes, and some color In addition: 3 words describing personality 3 images/symbols showing activities they do
Gender Sex: biological differences between males and females Gender: state of being male or female (society driven) Gender identity: person’s private sense of being a man or a woman May differ from biological sex
Gender Differences Personality Gender roles: societal norms considered appropriate for a man or a woman Cognitive abilities
Cognitive Ability
Cognitive Ability
Cognitive Ability
Why do Differences Develop? Biologically Identifying with same sex adults Modeling and imitation Reward and punishment NATURE VS. NURTURE?
Joan/John Case What are your reactions to this case? What do you think of the parents (consider their perspective too)? Dr. Money and his goals?
Prompt #7 Do you think that nature or nurture plays a bigger role in adolescent development in general (e.g., cognitive, moral, identity, etc.)? Explain why using support/examples from notes, video, etc. in at least 3-4 sentences.