HDFS 363 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Prefrontal Cortex
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Goal of adolescence- detach from parents and move into a world of independence apart from parents. Conflict seem as negative and no beneficial outcome: storm and stress - largely based on clinical opinion instead of empirical research. Goal: not for adolescence to become more distant but instead to remain emotionally close with parents. Parents seen as role model and source of support for teens. Continue to parent and set rules identity. and limits. self-esteem. Prefrontal cortex is still developing so teens need parents help to set limits and to assist with planning ahead and weighing consequences of their actions. Too little opportunity for autonomy risk for depression and low: teens need to be able to make own decisions and explore. Authoritative parenting is seen as the ideal form of parenting beliefs. under this model. Context for autonomy and identity: intense and prolonged- not normative! More likely to move out of family home.