PS276 Chapter 9: EMOTIONAL AUTONOMY - FREUD
Document Summary
Autonomy is a psychosocial concern that surfaces and resurfaces during the entire life cycle. Toddlers try to establish it when they begin to explore their surroundings on their own. Adolescents" interest in turning away from parents and towards peers for emotional support may be sparked by emerging interest in sex and concerns of dating and intimacy. Puberty drives adolescent away from exclusive emotional dependence on the family. Being able to take others" perspectives into account helps young person weigh opinions and reach his or her independent decision. Being involved in new roles like having a job place adolescent in situations that require/stimulate development of independent decision making. Aspect of independence related to changes in individual"s close relationships. Capacity to make independent decisions and follow through on them. By end of adolescence individuals dar less emotional dependent on parents: Do not generally rush to parents when they"re upset, worried, in need of assistance.
