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K Identity vs role confusion ² individuals face
many decisions at adolescence: what work to do,
how to be a man or woman, and what to believe
in.
K Resolve dilemma, individuals acquire basic
strength of fidelity/dependability. Allows them
to make choices that serve needs, strengths and
interest of themselves and others.
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adulthood - being able to merge your identity with
someone else·s without losing yourself in the process.
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reveal your personal thoughts and feelings to him/her,
it is necessary to have a true sense of who you are.
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basic strength of caring. Have children, or
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K SUMMARY ² tasks of early adulthood are to
determine first who you want to be and what
you want to do so that you are true to yourself
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K Ägo development begins in infancy with the
understanding that you are an individual
separate from mother.
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wrong; cool or uncool.
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accept individual differences/appreciate others
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K Msychology perspective ² people spend a
lifetime developing clear sense of self ² progress
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mature and emotionally ready for marriage, they
will marry, if they are old enough according to
culture and society in which they live, and if they
can afford to live independently within
economic environment.
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sociology perspective
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K The individual·s path of development is unique
in terms of timing of stressors or role changes
that require responses.
K 4 elements that determine path (in your notes
already)
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 Common stresses such as leaving
school, starting work, getting married mark
transition to adulthood but society supports
individuals in development by socializing them
for these events