Adolescence is the transitional period between childhood and adulthood, typically marked by physical growth, cognitive development, and social changes.
Think of adolescence as a bridge. On one side you have childhood, on the other side you have adulthood. The journey across this bridge involves many changes - physically, mentally, and socially - just like how a landscape might change as you cross from one side of a bridge to another.
Puberty: This is the stage during which adolescents reach sexual maturity and become capable of reproduction. It's like when flowers bloom in springtime; they're ready to reproduce.
Identity Formation: This refers to the process through which individuals develop distinct personalities and sense of self. It's like an artist painting a self-portrait; they decide what features to highlight or downplay based on their own perception.
Peer Influence: This term describes how peers can impact an individual’s attitudes, behaviors, and experiences during adolescence. It's similar to how trends spread among friends; if one person starts wearing a new style of clothing or using new slang words, others often follow suit.
Who was one of the first to identify the phase of adolescence?
How does synaptic pruning contribute to brain development during adolescence?
What is the primary task during adolescence according to Erikson's stages of psychosocial development?
Which trait tends to increase during adolescence due to development of abstract thinking?
Which psychologist proposed the cognitive developmental theory that includes the formal operational stage appearing in adolescence?
Which term describes the cognitive ability that develops during adolescence, allowing individuals to think about abstract concepts?
Which psychologist proposed the idea of an imaginary audience during adolescence?
What does Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development suggest about adolescence?
How has Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, specifically in adolescence, been adjusted over the years to better reflect societal changes?
What neurological development occurs during adolescence that aids risk-assessment abilities?
Which perspective most critically challenges Erikson’s Theory of Psychosocial Development during adolescence?
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