PSYC 499 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Spermarche, Menarche, Parenting Styles
29 Nov 2017
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Boys age 12; girls age 10. Primary sexual characteristics penis, testes; genitalia, reproductive organs. Girls earlier sexual experiences, unwanted pregnancies, elevated risk for psychological disorders. Formal operational period final stage of piaget"s cognitive development theory. Variability thinking sometimes use logic, rely on concrete strategies. Parenting style and peer influence contributes to adolescent turbulence. Fluid intelligence declines (beginning in 20s; gradual at first) Biological explanations for cognitive decline (blood flow or neurological changes) Less stimulation more vulnerable to effects of aging. Slowing the decline physical/mental exercise, dietary supplements. Intimacy vs. isolation major concern = marriage. Generativity vs. stagnation contributing to next generation. Midlife transition (crisis) = point at which adults rephrase what they have done with their lives.
