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adolescent social sensitivity: research indicates that in emotionally charged situations, teens become more vulnerable to negative peer pressure
there is a tendency for immediate gratification over future rewards
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adolescent-parent relationship: Teens experience positive feelings during interactions with parents (sharing a meal, joking with parents), although these moments are few.
Teens feel most upbeat with friends.
While teens' most uplifting moments are with their families, negative emotions outweigh positives 10 to 1.
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autonomy of parent-teen relationship: most conflicts between teens and parents are based on rules and not basic societal issues
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cliques: intimate groups of about 6 members
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conventional level: responses focused on obeying society's rules and norms
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crowds: less intimate larger mix-sex groups
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cultural variations of parent-teen relationship: ethnic minority groups not feeling the same intense pressure to separate at a young age
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Elkind's Adolescent Egocentrism: attempts to help make sense of teen's emotional states
adolescents become aware of the flaws of others
thus becoming obsessed with what other's think about their own personal flaws
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emotionally disturbed: 6% of teens report feeling overwhelmed by life which can lead to risky behaviors such as self-mutilation and substance abuse to deal with stress
1 in 3 affluent teens, especially girls, self-injure
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experience-sampling technique: moment-by-moment report of activities and emotional state
page or text at random intervals over a few days
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formal operational stage: can think logically about concepts and hypothetical possibilities, abstractly about ideas, and can reason like "real scientist"
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identifying at risk teens: Emotional problems earlier in life
Poor relationships with family members
Deviant behavior that begins in middle school
Lack of passionate interest
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identifying successful teens: Close family relationships
Pro-social friends
Academic success
Strong schools and communities rich in nurturing activities
Developing a passion or having special talent
A strong religious faith and commitment
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imaginary audience: Teens feel they are on stage
Spotlight effect
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parent myth: adolescent years are difficult and challenging
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personal fable: Teens feel as if the are unique and special
Nothing can hurt me
May lead to risky behavior, particularly in males
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Post conventional level: responses focused on inner moral guidelines apart from society
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preconventional level: responses focused on personal punishment and rewards
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redefining parent-teen relationship: conflicts often peak during puberty then relationships get better as teenagers push for autonomy and construct a more equal relationship with their parents as adults
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Residual, Academics, Popular, Athlete, Deviants: what are the kinds of crowds?
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serve as a means to romantic relationships, interact with those that fit their interests: whats the purpose of a crowd?
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tips for parents of teens: thriving depends on nature and nurture
>personal qualities (nature) and a nurturing outside world (environment)
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yes, especially with peers: Do teens make more risks?
