PSYC 4070 Chapter : Chapter 12 WITHOUT ABBREVIATIONS
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Chapter 12: social and personality development in adolescence. Research shows that most pass through adolescence without much turmoil. Identity and self-concept: adolescence often brings significant changes in teens" self-concept and self, adolescence, when describing themselves, take their own and others" views, ex: jim is asked to describe himself people see me as outgoing and personable. Gender differences in self-esteem success / academic achievement: boys are concerned also, just more casual about it, also, girls caught in conflict are sent mixed messages, must do well academically but if so, then jeopardize social success. Identity formation: erikson"s psychosocial stages of adolescence is identity vs. Identity: adolescence try to figure out what is unique / distinctive about themselves. Confusion: strive to discover particular strengths and weaknesses, strive to discover roles they can best play in the future, often involves trying on different roles or choices, mainly seeking to understand who they are.
