edhd413 exam 2

Which of the following is a characteristic of an adolescent's growing emotional autonomy?

Adolescents become less likely to hold onto idealized pictures of their parents.

Which of the following is one of the characteristics that distinguish between the adolescent's and the child's self-concept?

Adolescents distinguish among actual, ideal, and feared selves.

Which of the following is a common finding of recent cyberbullying studies?

Adolescents who engage in traditional bullying often also engage in cyberbullying.

According to researchers, because ________ girls do not feel as ________ about their appearance as girls of other racial backgrounds, these individuals typically have ________ overall self-esteem.

Black; negatively; higher

Which of the following is a reason that "identity development" is an adolescent issue?

Changes take place during adolescence that cause young people to alter how they view and feel about themselves.

E-Activity 9

Question 1: Based on the overall responses of your group's posts that you just reviewed and including your own experiences, how might parent-adolescent conflict and parenting challenges influence emotional autonomy, more specifically, the process of individuation? Make connections to the overall nature of transformation in autonomy during adolescence and the 4 components of individuation. Question 2: The question of whether teens are capable of making 'good' decisions is an important one to consider in light of recent debates related to juvenile delinquency and health decisions. More specifically, what are the developmental implications for trying juvenile offenders as adults for serious crimes and for allowing health-care decision-making by adolescents? What criteria would you use to determine whether teens should be held responsible for their decisions in these two scenarios?

E-Activity 12

Question 1: Discuss how the covid-19 pandemic is impacting the mental health of teens today as presented in the article. Make 2 connections to this week's assigned reading/slides. Question 2: A) In reviewing the comments readers have posted - which one stood out to you personally and why? B) If you were to post a comment as someone who has studied and understands adolescent development, what would you post? Make sure that you make at least 2 points that draws from both the article and from the course content covered in Part II (tasks and contexts of development). For example, in the article, you may have noticed that there were some references to identity, individuation, autonomy, peers, intimacy, etc. as it relates to mental health.

E-Activity 11

Question 1: Let's say that both Sullivan and Erikson were given a summary of the web article you just reviewed. What do you think Sullivan and Erikson would say about the role technology (e.g., texting, dating apps, etc.) plays in intimacy development? Your response should make at least two references to either the Pew Research article or the Psychology Today article and a solid connection to each of the theoretical viewpoints of Sullivan and Erikson. Question 2: In light of the 3 major developmental tasks we have now covered: IDENTITY, AUTONOMY and INTIMACY, which of the three do you believe poses the biggest challenge for teens growing up in today's world and why? In your response, you must discuss all three tasks in reference to the one you have selected to be the biggest challenge for today's teens.

E-Activity 10

Question 1: What is your overall reaction to the video and what do you believe is the main message of the video with regard to 'crowds' and do you agree or not? Also, why do you think 'crowds' have such a strong presence in high school and what might be contributing to their formation? Based on what we know about the developmental nature of crowds, what would be your advice for how teens should deal with 'crowds'? You must make at least 2 connections to the assigned reading. Question 2: Based on both videos, what role does culture play in the nature of adolescent peer groups--specifically, with regard to bullying? There is a lot that can be discussed with respect to the issue of culture (school culture, societal culture, etc.) and bullying. What are the implications for the school context? How does the work of James Coleman provide perspective to this question? Make at least 2 connections to the assigned reading and/or slides.

E-Activity 8

Question 1: What was your relationship with your parents like during your adolescent years? Did it resonate with Steinberg's points in his video? More specifically, from the middle school through high school years, did your conflict with parents follow the changes and developmental trajectory discussed in the textbook? Also, think about which parenting style you grew up with during your adolescent period and discuss how it impacted your development. Be sure to make clear connections to relevant concepts and terminology in your response. Question 2: (A) What's your reaction to the Pew Research Report? Were you surprised by any of the findings? Discuss at least 2 findings that focus on differences (gender, ethnicity or generational) and their implications for the parent-adolescent relationship from a developmental perspective as connected to the textbook reading. (B) Which parenting style does Amy Chua reflect? Is her approach more about culture or something else--i.e., is it really an "Asian thing"? Are there any pros and/or cons to this parenting approach for adolescents? Be sure to reference the video clip and make connections to the course material.

E-Activity 7

Question: (A) Based on the overview slides and the textbook readings, what expectations do you have about the racial identity struggles and more specifically, the nature of self-esteem and self-concept in the highlighted African-American students that shared their stories in the "I-too-am-B-CC"? Be sure to make a clear connections to both the course materials and the video. (B) Consider the 4 possible ethnic orientations (assimilation, separation, marginality and bicultural) of minority adolescents. How does Eddie Huang's experiences illustrate each of these orientations? Provide clear connections to the video clip in your response. Question: (A) REACTION + REFLECTION: What reactions did you have? What were the most interesting aspects of the videos for you? Did any points resonate with you personally? What are your thoughts about this issue from an educator's perspective? Explain. (B) CONNECTION: Think about gender intensification theory and overall gender development relate to the video clips. Consider differing gendered expectations and the impact it could potentially have on teens, especially on males (e.g., to what extent are young people limited by stereotypes?). Be sure to reference the video clips and make clear course connections.

________ strategies are more effective in situations that are clearly uncontrollable.

Secondary control

Which of the following is a reason that early adolescents might experience fluctuations in self-esteem?

The opinions of peers take on increased importance in early adolescence.

Across all the identity development frameworks, what is a common factor related to healthy development?

a period of experimentation and exploration before finalizing choices

As used in the study of adolescence, the term intimacy refers to an emotional attachment between two people that is characterized by

a willingness to disclose private, sometimes sensitive, information.

Children's friendships are based on ________, whereas adolescents' friendships are typically based on ________.

activities; intimacy

Ethnic differences in parenting practices suggest that

authoritative parenting is less commonly used by ethnic minority families, but its effects are beneficial in all ethnic groups.

Which of the following types of parenting promotes healthy emotional autonomy in adolescents?

authoritative.

Which of the following aspects of autonomy involves the capacity to make independent decisions and follow through with them?

behavioral autonomy.

Settings for intimate interactions and friendships are called ______, whereas ______ are based on reputation rather than on actual social interaction.

cliques; crowds

Which of the following increases closeness, while also increasing depression and anxiousness?

co-rumination

When two problems occur together, such as substance abuse and depression, they are referred to as being

comorbid.

Viggo says to his friends, "You know, sometimes my Dad is wrong, and I tell him so and I give him my opinion. I didn't used to do that when I was younger—I used to think that everything he said was right." Viggo is demonstrating

de-idealization.

During late adolescence, the susceptibility to peer pressure

decreases.

Which of the following is a category of externalizing problems during adolescence?

delinquency

As adolescents develop, their self-conceptions become more

differentiated.

Self-disclosure and loyalty become important dimensions of friendship in

early adolescence.

The idea that pressure to behave in sex-appropriate ways temporarily increases during middle adolescence, especially for girls, is called the ________ hypothesis.

gender intensification.

Which of the following is most important for adolescent development?

having a few good friendships

Dorion is a jock. Consequently, we would expect him to be involved in

his peer culture and in institutions valued by adults.

Whereas ________ refers to individuals' capacity to behave on their own, _________ has emotional and cognitive as well as behavioral components.

independence; autonomy

In contrast to the psychoanalytic perspective, many researchers today assert that a late adolescent who is gradually and progressively sharpening his/her sense of self as autonomous, competent, and separate from one's parents is in the process of

individuation.

The key to resolving the crisis of identity versus identity diffusion, according to Erikson, is

interactions with others.

According to Sullivan, development can be best understood by examining transformations in

interpersonal needs.

According to Baumrind, children of indulgent parents tend to be

less mature and more conforming to their peers.

One reason that the adolescent years may constitute a difficult period of adjustment is that parents

may also be experiencing identity crises of their own.

Intimate relationships of adolescents

may include a variety of people and types of interactions.

Between middle and late adolescence, individuals become

more likely to weigh the long-term consequences of their choices.

Which of the following is most characteristic of childhood peer groups, as compared to adolescent peer groups?

more time with adults

Compared with teenagers in previous times, teenagers in contemporary societies spend ______ time with their peers ______ with their parents.

more; than

Which would be considered a cognitive symptom of depression?

pessimism

Bruce, a second-year college student, has switched majors three times. He is still undecided about what he wants to do with his life. Bruce is most likely in a state of

psychosocial moratorium.

Which of the following is one of the three major factors that influence the transformation in family relationships that takes places during early adolescence?

pubertal maturation

Dating among adolescents today is largely a

recreational activity.

Issues of autonomy

recur throughout the life span.

Peers usually have more influence than parents over adolescents' decisions regarding

social matters.

When contrasting life-course-persistent offenders with adolescence-limited offenders, researchers agree that

the causes and consequences of the two are very different.

Researchers have presented a model to help make sense of the complicated relations among perceived discrimination, ethnic identity, and mental health among minorities. This model is called

the multidimensional model of racial identity.

As Alex enters adolescence, he and his parents are experiencing severe relationship problems. The most likely explanation is that

their problematic relationship has existed since Alex's childhood.

Sullivan believed that important interpersonal transitions are more likely to be negotiated successfully if

they have a solid foundation of security in past relationships.

The development of intimacy is especially important in adolescence, because

truly intimate relationships do not emerge until adolescence.