| Chapter Objectives (See related pages)
At the end of this chapter, you should be able to:
Discuss the development of identity proposed by Erikson and Marcia |
| | | Examine how family, culture and ethnicity, and gender influence adolescent development |
| | | Describe how families change as adolescents seek autonomy, being sure to include factors related to parent-adolescent conflict |
| | | Elaborate on the changes that take place with peer groups and the importance of friendships |
| | | Discuss adolescent dating, including the functions of dating and dating scripts |
| | | Define “rite of passage” and examine its importance in this culture and other cultures around the world |
| | | Determine what role ethnicity and socioeconomic status play in adolescent development in this country. |
| | | Differentiate between assimilation and multiculturalism, indicating how these concepts impact the development of an ethnic identity |
| | | Discuss the nature, causes, and intervention strategies of adolescent criminal behaviour |
| | | Discuss the nature, causes, and interventions for teenage depression and suicide |
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