PY 306 - Adolescent Psychology

Interactivity: Discussion Board

 

Course Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to do the following: 

• Discuss the interaction of the biological, cognitive, and social transitions that affect an adolescent’s development.
• Develop an understanding of the complex interaction between nature and nurture on the biopsychosocial development of the adolescent.
• Distinguish between healthy and unhealthy family interactions and the influence of these effects on the psychological well-being of the adolescent.
• Explain the interaction of the social and cultural effects on an adolescent’s identity and development through involvement with peer groups.
• Apply your understanding of various school systems, media influences, and leisure activities that influence an adolescent’s level of achievement to a model of maximizing an adolescent’s development.
• Discuss the interaction of the theories of identity and autonomy with cultural, ethnic, social, and psychological influences.
• Develop a working model of the most effective means to influence healthy autonomy and identity formation in adolescents.
• Identify the unique cultural and social pressures that affect an adolescent’s sexual development.
• Discuss the theoretical bases for the formation of intimate relationships in adolescents.
• Describe the influence of externalizing or internalizing problems in stressful situations on the development of psychosocial problems in adolescents.