Warm up #7Respond 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?!??!