Thanatology 2200 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Thanatology, Spina Bifida, Personal Development
25 Nov 2016
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Begin to consolidate their own identity and take on more adult responsibilities. Thinking about who s/he is while also thinking about how s/he appears through the eyes of others. Many see differences as faults, want to differentiate themselves but also want to fit in with peers. This age tends to see behavior as identity ex) did bad on a math test = During adolescence a lot changes in the body (cid:498)i"m a moron(cid:499). If they start to believe these things, they can get identity diffusion. The way the brain is used during this time hard wires it for later life as the. Neurochemical state of the brain changes: increased testosterone in both. Development of their identity * regard differences as faults as said above* World becomes bound by peer relationships, become more aware of the world beyond their family start to try on new roles which can be very confusing!
