5 Questions
Which stage of adolescence is characterized by the onset of puberty and changes in body shape?
Early adolescence
What is the primary cognitive characteristic of adolescents, according to Elkind's theory?
Egocentrism
According to Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory, what is the primary psychosocial crisis that adolescents face?
Identity vs. Role Confusion
What is the term for the ability of adolescents to think logically about abstract concepts, such as hypothetical situations?
Formal operational thinking
Which of the following is a characteristic of adolescent friendships, according to Sullivan's theory?
Intimacy and loyalty
Study Notes
Adolescence Stage
- Early adolescence is characterized by the onset of puberty and changes in body shape.
Cognitive Development
- According to Elkind's theory, the primary cognitive characteristic of adolescents is their ability to think about their own thinking, also known as metacognition.
Psychosocial Theory
- According to Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory, the primary psychosocial crisis that adolescents face is Identity vs. Role Confusion, where they struggle to develop a sense of identity and self.
Cognitive Ability
- Formal operational thinking is the term for the ability of adolescents to think logically about abstract concepts, such as hypothetical situations.
Adolescent Friendships
- According to Sullivan's theory, a characteristic of adolescent friendships is intimacy, which involves sharing personal thoughts and feelings with friends.
Test your knowledge of adolescence, a stage of human development, and its various characteristics, including physical, cognitive, and psychosocial changes. Learn about the theories of prominent psychologists such as Elkind and Erikson.
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