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PSYC2720 Adolescent Psychology

Week 1 Discussion

Theories of Adolescent Development

For this discussion, select one of the following options.

Option 1: We know that adolescence is a time of growth and development. There are numerous approaches to understanding adolescence, including biological, cognitive, psychoanalytic, and social perspectives. For this discussion, answer the following:

Which perspective—biological, cognitive, psychoanalytic, or social—best describes adolescence?

What are the major differences between adolescents and emerging adults?

What factors are involved that influence an adolescent's development?

Option 2: Think of a moral dilemma from your own adolescence. What did you decide, and why did you decide it that way? How would your moral reasoning on that dilemma be scored according to Kohlberg's system? How would it be classified according to Jensen's three ethics?

Option 3: Locate an article published in the last year about an issue (biological, cognitive, psychoanalytic, or social) adolescents face now, or that you dealt with in your own adolescence.

Summarize the article and share the citation and link.

Describe how you would use this information in your own life regarding your own children or in a professional setting dealing with adolescents?

Be sure to support your post with concepts from your assigned readings and media.

Prior to posting, read the Discussion Participation Scoring Guide to ensure you have met the expectations for this discussion. Use scholarly resources as needed. Include APA current edition style in-text citations and a list of references as applicable. Unless otherwise specified, these are the expectations for all discussions in this course.