PS276 Study Guide - Final Guide: High School Dropouts, Adolescence, Human Papillomavirus Infection
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The comprehensive high school was implemented in order to allow adolescents to learn skills that would prepare youth for life in modern society. Family background has the greatest influence on student achievement. Big fish little pond effect documented outside us as well. 3% of 16-24 yr olds are neither in school nor employed. The unemployment of youth who drop out is similar to unemployment of those who graduate high school but not college. Repeated exposure to sexual content affects adolescents" beliefs, attitudes, and intentions. Self esteem increases during adolescence but begins to level off in young adulthood. According to sullivan"s theory of interpersonal development, different interpersonal needs surface that lead either to security or anxiety. According to sullivan, the need for intimacy w other sex peers first emerges during early adolesence. A strong and enduring emotional bond is indicative of attachment. Support from peers and parents is most predictive of low psychological distress for changing schools.
