PSYC 289 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Learned Helplessness, Substance Abuse, Executive Functions
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3-28-17 in class notes comparing theories of moral development. Similarities: go from being focusing on own needs to being concerned for others, increasing focus on relativism vs absolutism, recognition of moral principles that transcend human laws. Difference: type of moral reasoning (e. g. justice vs. ethic of care) How an individual defines themselves in terms of roles attitudes and beliefs. Erikson"s theory: identity vs role confusing (5th stage, identity achievement: resolution of identity crisis" and commitment to goals. Marcia"s theory (four statuses: a person has to go through an identity crisis to establish a strong identity. Period where they are exploring but have not committed. Parental pressure, being pushing in a certain direction. Not explored and not made a commitment. Young adolescent who is not to that point developmentally. 3 resolution during adolescence does not mean identity will be stable throughout life. What do you think makes up one"s identity: vocational/career identity, religious identity, sexual identity, cultural/ethnic identity, interests, personality.
