PSYC 355 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Erik Erikson, Lev Vygotsky, Psychoanalytic Theory
23 Jan 2013
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According to plato: reasoning starts in adolescence. According to aristotle: most important aspect of adolescence is self-determination (ability to choose) Middle ages: adolescents seen as adults, and so were disciplined harshly. Rousseau: first to recognize that development has distinct phases: 12-15 years old curiosity should be encouraged in education, 15-20 years old individuals mature emotionally. Storm and stress view adolescence as a turbulent time charged with conflict and mood swings (g. stanley hall) Revolution, age-graded schools, urbanization, appearance of youth groups (e. g. ymca, boy scouts) 1950-1970s the developmental period known as adolescence had come of age : 1890-1920 the age of adolescence, physical, social, and legal identities formed. Every state had developed special laws for youth aged 16 to 18 and 20. Youth protests ethnic conflicts, vietnam war. Stereotype a generalization that reflects our impressions and beliefs about a broad group of people. Refers to an image of what the typical member of a specific group is like.
