do-now write at least 4 lines in your journal in repsonse ot the following question: some...
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Do-NowWrite at least 4 lines in your journal in
repsonse ot the following question:
Some psychologists believe that adolescents have “problems” with their thought process and reasoning. Do you agree? Explain your reasoning.
Today’s objective and agendaStudents will be able to describe and
analyze theories of adolescent thinking by1. Do-now + discuss2. Student created notes3. Rapid fire review and predictions4. Naturalistic observation5. Discuss findings6. Daily assessment7. Closing and homework reminders
Adolescence: Cognitive and Identity Development
How do our brains get from this…
To this?!??!
You are thinking this much because…
Adolescence involves changes in patterns of reasoning, moral thinking and the development of one’s identity
An 8 year old would not think of all the reasons he or she might have failed….
But an adolescent might think of ALL the reasons he or she could have failed“I shouldn’t have stayed out so late on that date”“I should have come to coach class”“Was I asleep in class?”“Did I spend too much time perfecting my psychology homework and forget to study?!??”
It’s not JUST excuses
Rationalization: a process where we try to explain an unpleasant emotion or behavior in a way that will preserve our self esteem
You are thinking BIG thoughts!
An identity crisis is a period of inner conflict during which adolescents worry intensely about who they are
Someone thinks you might end up ok
Social learning theory: emphasizes interaction as a key part of human development (Albert Bandura)
PAUSE FOR THOUGHT
Do you consider yourself to be a
realistic person???
…what about all the other teenagers at
this school?
Dr. David Elkind says…
FALSE! You
are crazy
unrealistic
teenagers!
Bahahaha!
#1: Find fault with authority figures
#2: Argumentativeness
#3: Indecisiveness
#5: Self-consciousness
#6: Invulnerability
Back to this girl:
Psychologists debate over where these thoughts come from…AKA ASK YOUR favorite question!
NATURE OR NURTURE?!??!
Today’s objective and agendaStudents will be able to describe and
analyze theories of adolescent thinking by1. Do-now + discuss2. Student created notes3. Rapid fire review and predictions4. Naturalistic observation5. Discuss findings6. Daily assessment7. Closing and homework reminders