1. CP PSYCHOLOGY CHAPTER 9 Adolescence Section 9Q1
Differing Viewpoints
Mr. Freccia, NHS
Glencoe Publishers

2. Adolescence 9Q1
Adults, psychologists and adolescents view adolescent behavior differently
Adults often admire teen values, energy, music, and activities
Some adults feel threatened by teens or regret their own loss of youthfulness
Different ideas on morality often leads adults to have negative feelings toward some teenagers

3. Adolescence 9Q1
Adolescents tend to view themselves the way they think adults see them
Teens tend to either over-idealize or hold overly negative views about themselves

4. Adolescence 9Q1
Adolescence is often a period of intense individual search for identity
Some psychologists (Stanley Hall) theorize that adolescence is a time of animalistic “storm and stress”
Some theorists (Margaret Meade) believe adolescence is an enjoyable progression to adulthood

5. Adolescence 9Q1
Adolescents face developmental challenges with success dependent on past experience
Develop their sexual relationships & identity, independence, vocation, marriage, moral and social values
Transition to adulthood involves changes in reasoning, morality, and personality

6. Psychological & Physical Development
CP PSYCHOLOGY
CHAPTER 9
Adolescence
Section 9Q2
Psychological & Physical Development
Mr. Freccia, NHS
Glencoe Publishers

7. Adolescence 9Q2
Puberty: Sexual maturation that marks the end of childhood
Menarche: Female menstruation begins about age 12-13, along with a growth spurt
Spermarche: Male’s first ejaculation at about age 12-13, growth spurt 2 years later
Asynchrony: Temporary uneven growth of body parts causing clumsiness in teens

8. Adolescence 9Q2
Height in
centimeters
190
170
150
130
110 90 70 50 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
Age in years
Boys
Girls
Throughout childhood, boys and girls are similar in height. At puberty, girls surge ahead briefly, but then boys overtake them at about age 14.
Girls reach puberty (105 pounds) about 2 years earlier than boys

9. Adolescence 9Q2
Adolescent reaction to developmental process may affect personality
Early maturation in males often results in self confidence and leadership attributes
Early maturation in females may result in embarrassment and domination of peers
Self-fulfilling prophecy: theorizes that teens adjust their personality to fit maturation image

10. Adolescence 9Q2
Adolescent thought patterns also change, becoming more abstract and introspective
Adolescent emotions often become overpowering and dealt with through rationalization
Better educated adolescents and cultures are more able to control intense emotions
Moral thinking continues to develop and is linked to a teen’s relationship with parents

11. Adolescence 9Q2
Psychologist Eric Ericson theorizes that building an identity is critical task for teens
Identity Crisis: a time of “storm and stress” in which teens worry about who they are
Painful process as teens try to feel “unique” on one hand and “to fit in” on the other
Some psychologists disagree with Ericson, believing in a smooth adolescent process

12. Adolescence 9Q2
100% 80 60 40 20
2 to to to 11
Ages of child in years
Percent with
positive, warm
interaction
with parents
Earlier maturation and higher education has extended the time between puberty and independence
Transition from adolescence to adulthood is taking longer today

13. CP PSYCHOLOGY CHAPTER 9 Adolescence Section 9Q3
Social Development
Mr. Freccia, NHS
Glencoe Publishers

14. Extra Credit
For Two Extra Credit points, write down the three most important concepts that you learned from yesterday’s lesson. Why were these concepts important?

15. Adolescence 9Q3
Adolescent sexual attitudes vary widely around the world and between generations
Sexual identity is determined by a person’s physical attributes (Penis = Male, Vagina = Female)
Sex Role: How society says a person is supposed to behave based on sexual identity
Stereotypes historically depict men as rugged/physical; females as sensitive/caring

16. Adolescence 9Q3
Androgynous Roles: A flexible combination of traditional male and female characteristics
Androgynous roles are becoming an accepted ideal in modern cultures

17. Adolescence 9Q3
Family Role: Changes for adolescents as they progress toward total independence
The way in which teens seek independence depends on the parent/child relationship

18. Adolescence 9Q3
Authoritarian Parents: Are the “bosses” and don’t allow children to question their authority
Teen tends to grow up resenting all authority and often rebel without obvious cause

19. Adolescence 9Q3
Democratic Parents: Allow child to discuss/negotiate in decisions affecting their lives
Teens grow up more confident, responsible, mature, and able to handle independence

20. Adolescence 9Q3
Permissive/Laissez-Faire Parents: Allow child to have final say with few if any rules
Teens tend to feel unwanted, unloved, aggressive, and doubt their own self worth

21. Adolescence 9Q3 Parental/Teen conflict may occur in all families
Females have more parental conflict than males

22. Adolescence 9Q3
Teen Conformity (peer pressure) results from a fear of being disliked by others
Cliques are important to teen identity and tend to form along social class lines
Teens tend to choose friends with values close to their own family’s values

23. Adolescence 9Q3
Many teens experience an illusion of invulnerability leading to risk-taking behaviors

24. What Adolescents Need and Want From Their Parents
1. Take an Interest in their activities. Be available when they need help/support.
2. Listen to what teenagers say. Try to understand their point of view.
3. Communicate with their children. Talk with teenagers but not at them.
4. Love and Accept them as they are. Do not make teens feel rejected and worthless because they can’t meet parents expectations.
5. Trust and Respect their privacy. Teens resent parents who open their mail, read their diaries, or eavesdrop on conversations.
6. Allow Independence by giving leeway in choice of friends, music and clothes. Independence should be increased as they can handle it.
7. Not be Too Strict or Too Permissive. Family rules should be democratic and parents should be consistent in enforcing them.