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According to the study overview, what is challenged regarding adolescents?
According to the study overview, what is challenged regarding adolescents?
- The common perception of them as risk-takers. (correct)
- Their increased need for social belonging.
- Their motivation for peer acceptance.
- Their heightened sensitivity to social exclusion.
What is the definition of 'social risk' as defined in the text?
What is the definition of 'social risk' as defined in the text?
- Actions that might result in negative evaluations or exclusion. (correct)
- Activities that challenge social norms within a peer group.
- Engaging in health-risky behaviors to gain social status.
- Behavior that leads to increased peer acceptance.
During adolescence, what heightened sensitivity is closely associated with an increased motivation for peer acceptance?
During adolescence, what heightened sensitivity is closely associated with an increased motivation for peer acceptance?
- Sensitivity to academic performance.
- Sensitivity to social media trends.
- Sensitivity to the negative effects of social exclusion. (correct)
- Sensitivity to physical appearance.
How might heightened peer influence affect adolescent decision making regarding health risks?
How might heightened peer influence affect adolescent decision making regarding health risks?
What range of behaviors can heightened peer influence lead to?
What range of behaviors can heightened peer influence lead to?
What makes adolescence a sensitive period, particularly in social development?
What makes adolescence a sensitive period, particularly in social development?
What is the general conclusion of the 'Social Cognitive Brain Development in Adolescence' paper regarding adolescents?
What is the general conclusion of the 'Social Cognitive Brain Development in Adolescence' paper regarding adolescents?
What characterizes behavioral development across cultures during adolescence?
What characterizes behavioral development across cultures during adolescence?
According to the information, what is the age range that defines adolescence, according to Sawyer et al. (2018)?
According to the information, what is the age range that defines adolescence, according to Sawyer et al. (2018)?
In what ways can social isolation in adolescent rodents impact their development?
In what ways can social isolation in adolescent rodents impact their development?
During adolescence, what role do friends begin to play according to the text?
During adolescence, what role do friends begin to play according to the text?
During adolescence, what percent of mental illnesses first appear?
During adolescence, what percent of mental illnesses first appear?
What do researchers argue that the mismatch between peaks of self-regulation and other factors explain?
What do researchers argue that the mismatch between peaks of self-regulation and other factors explain?
What does adolescent neuroimaging involve while thinking about other people's minds?
What does adolescent neuroimaging involve while thinking about other people's minds?
What happens to interactions with friends during adolescence?
What happens to interactions with friends during adolescence?
According to studies, what is the relationship between self-disclosure and relationship quality?
According to studies, what is the relationship between self-disclosure and relationship quality?
Why can online self-disclosure be uniquely beneficial?
Why can online self-disclosure be uniquely beneficial?
What is the general trend observed in grey matter volume during adolescence?
What is the general trend observed in grey matter volume during adolescence?
What is the change in white matter during adolescence?
What is the change in white matter during adolescence?
What area of the brain undergoes the most change during the adolescent period, according to the text?
What area of the brain undergoes the most change during the adolescent period, according to the text?
What evidence is there that young adolescents are more heavily influenced by their peers/teenagers?
What evidence is there that young adolescents are more heavily influenced by their peers/teenagers?
What percentage of 16-24 year olds feel lonely often or very often?
What percentage of 16-24 year olds feel lonely often or very often?
According to the BBC loneliness experiment (2018), which had the highest percentage feels lonely often or very often?
According to the BBC loneliness experiment (2018), which had the highest percentage feels lonely often or very often?
According to the effects of isolation on brain development - animal modes, how does deprivation due to social isolation affect behaviour and brain development for adolescence in adolescent rats?
According to the effects of isolation on brain development - animal modes, how does deprivation due to social isolation affect behaviour and brain development for adolescence in adolescent rats?
According to effects of isolation on brain development - animal modes, what is the mechanism behind the structural changes in the brain?
According to effects of isolation on brain development - animal modes, what is the mechanism behind the structural changes in the brain?
How does higher loneliness after isolation affects reward seeking?
How does higher loneliness after isolation affects reward seeking?
Following a period of isolation, what changes are observed in learning when feedback is provided through social cues?
Following a period of isolation, what changes are observed in learning when feedback is provided through social cues?
How does short term isolation affects reward seeking in adolescents?
How does short term isolation affects reward seeking in adolescents?
Which is more preferred between face-to-face and online self-disclosure?
Which is more preferred between face-to-face and online self-disclosure?
Flashcards
Adolescence
Adolescence
Period from 10-24 years marked by significant biological, psychological, and social changes.
Heightened Sensitivity to Social Exclusion
Heightened Sensitivity to Social Exclusion
Increased motivation for peer acceptance and heightened sensitivity to social exclusion during adolescence.
Social Risk
Social Risk
Any action that may lead to negative evaluations or exclusion by others is considered a social risk.
Importance of Social Belonging
Importance of Social Belonging
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Peer Influence
Peer Influence
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Peer Group Influence
Peer Group Influence
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Peer Norms
Peer Norms
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Social Brain
Social Brain
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Brain Network
Brain Network
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Neuroimaging
Neuroimaging
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Activated Neuroimaging
Activated Neuroimaging
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Activated Neuroimaging
Activated Neuroimaging
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Grey Matter Decline
Grey Matter Decline
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White Matter Growth
White Matter Growth
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Reinforced Processes
Reinforced Processes
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Adolescent Changes
Adolescent Changes
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Neuroimaging
Neuroimaging
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Culture-Transcending Development
Culture-Transcending Development
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Social Risk Defined
Social Risk Defined
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In Adolescent isolation
In Adolescent isolation
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Higher loneliness after isolation
Higher loneliness after isolation
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Study Notes
Social Cognitive Brain Development in Adolescence
- The study reviews the tendency of adolescents to avoid social risk-taking and challenges the perception of adolescents as risk-takers
- The study explores the importance of social belonging during this developmental stage
Heightened Sensitivity to Social Exclusion
- Adolescents have an increased motivation for peer acceptance and affiliation
- Heightened sensitivity to social exclusion impacts adolescents
- Hypersensitivity to social exclusion may lead adolescents to be risk-averse when it comes to taking social risks
Definition of Social Risk
- Social risk is defined as any action that might lead to negative evaluations or exclusion by others
Importance of Social Belonging
- Social belonging is crucial during adolescence
- Social exclusion and loneliness have negative effects on adolescents' well-being
- Young people are motivated to avoid social risk
Peer Influence and Decision Making
- Avoiding social risks can result in heightened peer influence
- The presence of peers is likely to guide adolescent decision making Adolescents might take health or legal risks if valued by their peer group
- Adolescents weigh the risk of social exclusion more heavily than potential negative health or legal consequences
Range of Behavioral Outcomes
- Heightened peer influence can lead to increased health risk-taking, prosocial behavior, and healthy behavior
- Specific outcomes depend on peer norms and the types of behavior endorsed by the peer group
Adolescence as a Sensitive Period
- Adolescence is a sensitive period of social development
- Social development is partly dependent on the development of the social brain and the network of brain regions involved in social perception and cognition
Conclusion
- Adolescents are often motivated to avoid social risk-taking, particularly the risk of peer exclusion
- This motivation significantly influences their decision-making and behavior and leads to both positive and negative outcomes depending on peer norms
Unique Developmental Stage
- Adolescence has rapid bodies and hormones, social environment, brain development, and cognitive capacities changes
- These changes may increase vulnerability to mental health issues
Research Limitations
- Most knowledge comes from studies in high-income countries
- There is a limited understanding of adolescent development in low- and middle-income countries
Global Relevance
- Adolescent risk-taking and mental health problems are global issues
- Understanding development across cultures is crucial
- Particular focus is needed on adolescents in challenging circumstances, such as those in humanitarian settings, with chronic illnesses, or from minority backgrounds
Future Directions
- Need to translate expanding knowledge into interventions and treatments
- Goals include supporting the mental health of young people worldwide and preventing mental illness before the onset
- The Helping Adolescents Thrive (HAT) Initiative by WHO-UNICEF aims to strengthen policies and programs for adolescent mental health globally
Research Focus
- More studies are needed on adolescent development in diverse cultural contexts
- A particular emphasis is placed on low- and middle-income countries
- Unique challenges faced by adolescents in different settings need consideration
Intervention Development
- It is important to create culturally appropriate mental health interventions, focus on both prevention and treatment, and address the specific needs of vulnerable adolescent populations
Global Collaboration
- Encourage cross-cultural research and knowledge sharing
- Develop international initiatives to support adolescent mental health
- Adapt successful interventions from high-income countries for use in low-resource settings
Adolescence
- Adolescence is between 10-24 years
- This is a unique period of biological, psychological, and social development
- The social has a large transition where friends and interactions become important
Adolescence Across Culture
- Behavioural development occurs across 11 countries
- There is sensation-seeking (seeking out situations that are rewarding and unique)
- Self-regulation peaks later in life (around 23-26.5 years)
- This all might relate to common adolescent behaviours
Mental Health and Adolescence
- Most mental illnesses have an onset during adolescence
- Mood disorders develop later (early teens to adolescence)
- ADHD/Anxiety has an earlier onset (~4-15 years)
- 75% of all mental illnesses develop
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