unit 2 Flashcards
(22 cards)
Who popularized the term adolescence?
Stanely Hall
Which psychologist characterized adolescence as “storm and stress”?
Stanley Hall
Who thought adolescence was more gradual and calm?
Letta Stetter
Who thought teens are expected to take on adult roles while still exhibiting child-like behaviours?
Lewin
Who thought teens believe others are just as interested in them as they are in themselves?
Elkin, called the imaginary auidece
Who characterizes adolescence as a “rebirth”?
Sprangar
Structural Functionalism
Social structures exist to meet the needs of people. Adolescents accept their roles as students in the educational system where they receive knowledge and learn important values for adulthood.
Conflict Theory
Wealth is the basis for your role in society. A teen’s socio-economic status determines where their post-secondary education and pathway, purchasing power, and role as a consumer.
Feminist Theory
Social conflict is created by gender inequality. Female teens may face barriers because of their gender.
Symbolic Interaction
Individuals’ roles and function in society is determined by their interpretation of it. Adolescents are learning their place in society and figuring out their roles outside of their families.
Social Exchange
Weighs the costs and benefits of belonging to and participating in social and personal relationships. Social or peer pressure may force teens to conform to something without weighing the pros and cons first.
Festinger and Social Comparison Theory
individuals compare themselves to others when they are unable to judge their abilities by themselves. When people compare themselves to similar people, they get more accurate information about themselves and their performance.
Competitive Emulation
Trying to keep pace with others. Pioneered by Juliet Schor
R. Havinghurst List of Tasks teens must complete before they can be fully developed
Accept ones masculine or feminine traits
Develop healthy relationships with both male and female peers
Establish emotional independence from parents
Work towards economic independence
Select and prepare for a career
Desire and exhibit socially responsible behaviour
Select a mate and prepare for marriage and family life
Sherif Robbers Cave Experiment Conclusion
Groups of people are naturally inclined to develop unique cultures, behaviour, and status structures. “Us vs. them”
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
In an effort to attain all of their needs, people are more likely to conform to social groups. Failure to meet these needs can result in social alienation
Census
official count or survey regarding information about an individual: Relationship status, age, ethnic background, etc. Government uses this information to understand the changes in their population
Trend
Something that is increasing in public interest
Social Paradigm Shifts
when majority of the population actively engaged in changes in specific social areas
Types of Families
Blended: a couple with children from previous relationships
Nuclear: traditional family (two parents and kids)
Cohabiting: couple that lives together, no children
Extended: multigenerational
Commonwealth: two people that have been living together for an extended period of time
Fledgling Adults
adults that come back home after post-secondary
Tweens
8-13, beginning of adolescent behaviour
