HS1003 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Sexual Orientation, Prospect Theory, Imaginary Audience
Document Summary
Information-processing theories: development in cognition leads to. Improved skills: sustained attention, selective attention, divided attention, speed of processing associated with increase myelination. Questions of identity arise from: cognitive changes, hormonal changes, awakening sexual interest, normative societal expectations, vocational expectations. Erikson"s stages: childhood, trust vs mistrust, autonomy vs self-doubt, competence vs inferiority. In adolescence, establishing identity is major task, identity diffusion, conflict is balanced not resolved: adulthood. Identity formation: content includes multiple aspects, moral values, gender role, religious values, sexual orientation, political beliefs, ethnicity, social stance, vocation. Identity evaluation: psychological moratorium, time out to explore options and roles. Development of self: self-concept more complex and abstract, perspective taking, adolescent egocentrism, personal fable. Imaginary audience: recognise inconsistencies of self, resolution leads to coherent, sophisticated, accurate self-image. Increasing amount of time is spent away from the family: peers provide bridge between family and the wide world, bonds established with peers enable the development of mature adult relationships.
