1. 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.

2. Ch. 4 Adolescent Development

3. YouTube: SciShow - The Teenage Brain Explained

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. You are thinking BIG thoughts! An identity crisis is a period of inner conflict during which adolescents worry intensely about who they are

8. Someone thinks you might end up ok Social learning theory: emphasizes interaction as a key part of human development (Albert Bandura)

9. PAUSE FOR THOUGHT Do you consider yourself to be a realistic person??? …what about all the other teenagers at this school?

10. Dr. David Elkind says… FALSE! You are crazy unrealistic teenagers! Bahahaha!

11. #1: Find fault with authority figures

12. #2: Argumentativeness

13. #3: Indecisiveness

14. #5: Self-consciousness

15. #6: Invulnerability

16. Psychologists debate over where these thoughts come from…AKA ASK YOUR favorite question! NATURE OR NURTURE?!??!