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Adolescence: The Science of Becoming Me - Coggle Diagram
Adolescence: The Science of Becoming Me
Brain Development ðŸ§
Prefrontal Cortex
The part of the brain that matures last, characterized as the "Executive control center"
Synaptic Pruning
A removal of unused nuerons, associated with a decrease in gray matter in the brain
Myelinization
Enhanced connectivity in the brain, associated with an increase in white matter in the brain
Reward System
The operation of systems that provide a reward to the brain through hormones such as dopamine
Emerging Adulthood 🔞
A stage of development between 18 and 29 where people do not feel like adolescents but don't feel like adults
Trait 2: It is a time of great optimism about one's life and is also a self-focused period of time
Trait 1: People feel stuck between the developmental stages of adolescence and adulthood
Modern challenge: Being judged for not following an expected timeline of development
Connections to me
Prefrontal Cortex: Sometimes I don't treat people the way they deserve due to my developing brain.
Reward System: I can act impulsively to gain a quick dopamine reward.
Erikson's Stage and Marcia's Statuses
Erikson's Stage
Adolescence, fifth of the eight stages. The psychosicial crisis pits identity against confusion as potential outcomes while trying to form a clear sense of identity. Consequences incluse increased risk taking and anxiety.
Marcias Statuses
Identity diffusion: state of rudderless apathy, no commitment to ideology
One might say "What difference does it make to know my identity? I don't care"
Identity foreclosure: premature commitment to visions, values, roles, aided by parents. Not open to new experiences.
One might say "My parents follow this religion, so I guess I do too"
Identity moratorium: delay in commitment, experimentation with ideologies and careers
One might say "I relate with a different religion than what I thought, but I'm not sure I want to commit"
Identity achievement: arriving at a sense of self and direction
One might say "I know who I am and how I identify"