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Ch. 6 : The Adolescent in Society

Ch. 6 : The Adolescent in Society. Review Guide. Sec. One. Adolescence in our society. In-class : What adult challenges do you think the following adolescent challenges will help prepare you for?.

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Ch. 6 : The Adolescent in Society

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  1. Ch. 6: The Adolescent in Society Review Guide

  2. Sec. One Adolescence in our society

  3. In-class: What adult challenges do you think the following adolescent challenges will help prepare you for? • Working in groups for a class project; studying for Velotta’s Ch. 3 Test on Demand for Economics; giving a presentation in class; finding time to study for a test when you have to work till 10pm; peer pressure to try drugs, alcohol or sex at a party; • Working in a difficult team at work; studying for the MCAT/LCAT, giving a presentation for your job; finding time to spend with your family when you have to grade papers for work; peer pressure from a colleague at work to do something illegal/unethical on the job

  4. 1. Define ‘adolescence’ and ‘puberty’ • Adolescence – period of development between childhood and adulthood; marked by the onset of puberty (begins around 11/12; ends around 18/21) • Puberty – period of time at onset of adolescence where one’s body undergoes physical/hormonal changes to prepare the body for both sexual reproduction and challenges faced in adulthood

  5. 2. Identify 3 factors that distinguish adolescence from other periods in one’s life • Education • Exclusion of youth from the labor force • Juvenile justice system separate from the adult legal system

  6. 3. Identify the 5 characteristics specific to adolescence • Biological growth/development • Undefined status/expectations aren’t clear • Increased decision-making responsibilities • Increased pressure from peers • The search for self – Who am I?

  7. 4. Define/list examples of ‘anticipatory socialization’ • Learning the rights, obligations, and expectations of roles that will be assumed in the adulthood • Examples include part-time jobs, baby-sitting, joining clubs/athletic teams, dating, a school’s tardy/dress code policy, participating in group projects

  8. In-class/Homework: • Complete Ch. 6 (sec. 2) Review Guide questions 1-3 • 10pts. • Due tomorrow

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