Adolescent Emotional Development Quiz

Adolescence (ages 12-18) is a period of intense emotional shifts, influenced by the limbic system's development, hormonal changes, and the need for establishing identity.

The growing ability to manage emotions like anger and frustration. This improves with age.

Adolescents explore different roles, behaviors, and values to create a sense of self.

While conflicts may arise as teens seek independence, these relationships remain vital for emotional growth.

Close friendships and peer acceptance heavily influence adolescent self-esteem.

Involve exploring attachment and emotional intimacy.

Erikson's stage where teens struggle to define their unique roles and values.

Commitment to values after exploring options.

Exploring options without commitment.

Commitment without exploration.

No exploration or commitment.

Teenagers evaluate themselves by comparing themselves to others, influencing self-concept.

The transition from childhood to adolescence, marked by hormonal changes and development of secondary sexual characteristics.

Puberty happening earlier than average. Can have positive and negative impacts on adolescents.

Development of sexual traits, relating to identity formation.

Piaget's stage where adolescents develop abstract thought, logical reasoning, and planning skills.

Systematic problem-solving, considering multiple possibilities.

Feeling of being constantly watched (imaginary audience) and uniqueness or invincibility (personal fable).

Risky actions due to underdeveloped prefrontal cortex and peer influence.

Changes in the brain, particularly the prefrontal cortex, affect impulsiveness and risk-taking.

Influenced by motivation, self-esteem, and cognitive abilities.

Can affect opportunities available, impacting adolescent achievement and cognitive development.

Developmental stage (18-25 years) characterized by exploration, instability, self-focus, and 'in-between' feelings.

A stage of psychosocial development where individuals develop close, reciprocal relationships or feel isolated.

Inability to form close relationships, leading to loneliness and difficulty with long-term bonds.

Reflective and relativistic thinking in adulthood, recognizing multiple solutions to problems.

Ability to shift between ideas and viewpoints in adulthood, often crucial in problem-solving.

End of reproductive ability in women.

Reduced testosterone levels in men.

Problem-solving and reasoning skills.

Knowledge and experience gained over time.

Decline in memory ability in middle years, offset by experience & strategies.

Re-evaluating career paths, switching professions, and pursuing passions in middle adulthood.

Erikson's stage of wanting to help younger generations through social causes, family, and work.

The psychological adjustment made by parents when their children leave home.

The stage of life after 65, involving physical and cognitive changes, reflection, purpose, and social connection.

Erikson's final stage, balancing looking back on life with satisfaction (integrity) or regret (despair).

Decreased mobility, sensory changes, and increased prevalence of chronic conditions in older adults.

Potentially decreased processing speed and memory in older people, but wisdom and experience often remain strong.

Close family, friends, and caregivers, providing crucial support in late adulthood.

The role of becoming a grandparent, which can foster feelings of contribution and social connection.

A model describing stages one might go through during loss: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance.

Care focused on improving the quality of life for terminally ill patients by managing symptoms rather than curing diseases.