Warm up #7 Respond to the following question: Some psychologists believe that adolescents have “problems” with their thought process and reasoning. Do you agree? Explain your reasoning.
Ch. 4 Adolescent Development
YouTube: SciShow - The Teenage Brain Explained
Adolescence: ★ Defined across cultures ★ Biological & cognitive development that sets stage for psychological changes ★ Social context in which adolescents develop ★ Challenges & possible crises facing adolescents today
Adolescence: term coined by G. Stanley Hall 1904 Before 12th century, young people commonly passed from childhood to adulthood after whatever schooling they received. Their work was a valuable commodity for their families & the economy. Hall’s research developed during the Industrial Revolution, when labor market shifted in emphasis from rural work to urban factories & service industries. Adolescence: Stage between childhood & adulthood (12-20 yr old) Primarily a phenomenon of the Western world today
It’s not JUST excuses Rationalization: a process where we try to explain an unpleasant emotion or behavior in a way that will preserve our self esteem
You are thinking BIG thoughts! An identity crisis is a period of inner conflict during which adolescents worry intensely about who they are
Someone thinks you might end up ok Social learning theory: emphasizes interaction as a key part of human development (Albert Bandura)
PAUSE FOR THOUGHT Do you consider yourself to be a realistic person??? …what about all the other teenagers at this school?
Dr. David Elkind says… FALSE! You are crazy unrealistic teenagers! Bahahaha!
#1: Find fault with authority figures
#2: Argumentativeness
#3: Indecisiveness
#5: Self-consciousness
#6: Invulnerability
Psychologists debate over where these thoughts come from…AKA ASK YOUR favorite question! NATURE OR NURTURE?!??!