PSYCH 242 Study Guide - Fall 2018, Comprehensive Midterm Notes - Puberty, Heredity, Social Cognitive Theory
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9:52 am: adolescence, there is no set in stone/ universal definition of adolescence because it is defined differently throughout cultures. It is mostly defined as the second decade of life from around 10-12 years old to about 20: early adolescence: happens between the ages of 11-12; this is where the most pubertal change occurs. Stereotypes: generalization that reflect impressions/ beliefs about a broad category of people: stereotypes usually carry an image of what a typical member of a group is like, examples of stereotypes around adolescents: Lazy: troubled teens, arrogant millenials, rebellious, dramatic, emo, risk takers. In the 2000"s we saw decreases in fighting, and cigarettes. Focus on how to promote positive outcomes: confidence, caring, connection, character, and contribution, millenial label: open to change, technology masters, and open mindedness. Self fulfilling prophecies: you get what you expect, stereotypes can lead to self fulfilling prophecies, expectations can lead to realities. Social context: the setting in which development occurs.
