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Unit 2 Chapter 4, Section 1

Unit 2 Chapter 4, Section 1. Adolescence Psychology Mr. Young. Essential Question. Why are there different theories on adolescent behavior and how do Margaret Mead and G. Stanley Hall differ in these theories?. Physical Development.

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Unit 2 Chapter 4, Section 1

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  1. Unit 2Chapter 4, Section 1 Adolescence Psychology Mr. Young

  2. Essential Question • Why are there different theories on adolescent behavior and how do Margaret Mead and G. Stanley Hall differ in these theories?

  3. Physical Development • Adolescence is the transition period between childhood and adulthood • A time period of mixed abilities and responsibilities in which the childlike behavior changes to adult behavior.

  4. Physical Development Cont. • Looked upon as a time of preparation for adult responsibilities • Initiation rites- rites of passage, that mark admission into adulthood • Change from adolescence to adulthood is different for each person

  5. Rights of Passage Videos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5B3Abpv0ysM 4 min (National Geographic)

  6. Physical Development Cont • Puberty- biological event that marks the end of childhood • Asynchrony- condition of adolescence in which the growth or maturation of bodily parts in uneven

  7. G. Stanley Hall Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvo2-x0bfr4&playnext=1&list=PLA972B2BC81C81F38&feature=results_video 1 min

  8. Theories of adolescence • G. Stanley Hall presented his pioneering theory in 1904 • Adolescence was in a state of “storm and stress”

  9. G. Stanley Hall Cont. • The adolescence is confused, troubled, and highly frustrated • Compared adolescence to animals in a cage, seeing freedom but does not know when they will get it

  10. G. Stanley Hall http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31mmdnkjfkw&feature=related Start at 1:06

  11. Margaret Mead • Found that adolescence is a highly enjoyable time of life and not at all marked by storm and stress • Believed storm and stress a byproduct of industrialized society • Studied mostly 3rd world countries where children are expected to take on roles similar to adults

  12. Adolescence cont. • There is at least some stress during this period of time • Face challenges in the form of developmental tasks that must be mastered • Development depends on different factors such as: adjustment in childhood, adjustment of his/her peers and parents, changes (physical/mental) that occur

  13. Robert Havighurst Developmental Tasks • Accepting one’s physical makeup • Developing appropriate relations with both sexes • Becoming emotionally independent

  14. Cont. 4. Becoming Economically independent 5. Preparing for and starting a three letter dirty word (JOB) 6. Becoming socially competent

  15. Cont. • 7. Achieving socially responsible behavior • 8. Marriage and family • 9. Proper values and morals

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