Psychology 69 Exam 3 Study Guide

• Identity versus Identity “Role” Confusion:
• Erikson’s fifth stage of social & emotional development, in which an adolescent
• seeks to develop a coherent sense of self, including the role she or he is to play in society.



Sex

Race/Ethnicity

Academic attitude

Risky or Problem Behavior

• Cliques:
• structured groups of friends that are very common in
• adolescence.

Membership types:

Member: ties to only one group.

Liaison: ties to more than one group.

Isolate: not connected to any group

• Authoritarian:
• relentlessly imposing rules and demanding obedience.

• Permissive:
• parenting style emphasizing self-expression and self-regulation.

• Uninvolved:
• do whatever you want.

• Authoritative:
• have rules and control, but explain why they are necessary in a loving and caring
• way.

1)About 25% of US high school students have seriously considered suicide.

2) Girls are more likely to consider suicide.

3) Boys are more likely to successfully commit suicide.

• 4) This is at least partially due to the fact that boys are more likely to use guns, while girls are
• more likely to ingest substances, such as sleeping pills

John Bender: