PSY 101 Chapter 16 & 48: Modules 16 & 48
19 Nov 2016
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Module 16: adolescence: adolescence- the years spent morphing from child to adult. Begins with puberty- the period of sexual maturity. Timing of when this occurs can have psychological effects. Reasoning is self-focused: developing morality, moral reasoning- thinking that occurs as a person considers right and wrong, moral intuitions- quick gut feelings that affect intuitions, moral actions- doing the right thing. Identity- a self-definition that unifies the various selves into a comfortable sense. Parent and peer relationships: adolescents pull away from their parents to form their own identity. Emerging adulthood- 18 to mid 20s: not yet assumed full adult responsibilities and independence. Module 48: social- cognitive theories and the self. Social-cognitive perspective- emphasizes the interaction of our traits with our situation. Believe behaviors are learned through conditioning or observing and imitating: considers mental processes. Reciprocal determinism- interaction of behavior, internal cognition, and environment. Self- organizer of thoughts, feelings, and actions that acts as the center of personality.
