1. Describe the role of hormones in puberty.
Purity happens when hormones get released. Hormones are chemical messengers to activate puberty.
2. What is the basis of moral decisions for teens in Kohlberg’s conventional stage of development?
The basis of moral decisions for teens in Kohlberg’s conventional stage of development is that decisions are based on society's expectations. That if a teen is expected to do something by their peers, then they will do it. Even if it is morally wrong. This is known as pure pressure.
3. How do family and peer relationships normally change during adolescence?
Family and peer relationships normally change during adolescence because the adolescent is becoming more independent. They rely less on their family …show more content…
Critical Thinking Questions
1. Which factor in Table 6 do you think is most important in protecting adolescents from risk behaviors and emotional problems? Explain your choice.
I think the most important factor in protecting adolescents from risk behaviors and emotional problems is having a loving and nurturing family. I think that behaviors are learnt from home first. The beginning years are the most important for development. Also family protects you.
2. Explain the concept of identity crisis. Give examples of ways that teens search for identity.
The concept of identity crisis is when a teen experiences confusion when searching for their sense of self. An example of the way that teens can search for their identity is foreclosure. This is when they have accepted the identity they were given. Another example is diffusion. This is when the person does not commit to the identity they were given by others.
3. What are some non-risky ways that a teen might try to gain peer acceptance? Why is peer acceptance
Purity happens when hormones get released. Hormones are chemical messengers to activate puberty.
2. What is the basis of moral decisions for teens in Kohlberg’s conventional stage of development?
The basis of moral decisions for teens in Kohlberg’s conventional stage of development is that decisions are based on society's expectations. That if a teen is expected to do something by their peers, then they will do it. Even if it is morally wrong. This is known as pure pressure.
3. How do family and peer relationships normally change during adolescence?
Family and peer relationships normally change during adolescence because the adolescent is becoming more independent. They rely less on their family …show more content…
Critical Thinking Questions
1. Which factor in Table 6 do you think is most important in protecting adolescents from risk behaviors and emotional problems? Explain your choice.
I think the most important factor in protecting adolescents from risk behaviors and emotional problems is having a loving and nurturing family. I think that behaviors are learnt from home first. The beginning years are the most important for development. Also family protects you.
2. Explain the concept of identity crisis. Give examples of ways that teens search for identity.
The concept of identity crisis is when a teen experiences confusion when searching for their sense of self. An example of the way that teens can search for their identity is foreclosure. This is when they have accepted the identity they were given. Another example is diffusion. This is when the person does not commit to the identity they were given by others.
3. What are some non-risky ways that a teen might try to gain peer acceptance? Why is peer acceptance