Learning: Negative Reinforcement vs. Punishment. Learning: Negative Reinforcement vs Punishment. Cognitive Development. More complex thinking abilities emerge during adolescence.
Some researchers suggest this is due to increases in processing speed and efficiency rather than as the result of an increase in mental capacity—in other words, due to improvements in existing skills rather than development of new ones (Bjorkland, 1987; Case, 1985). During adolescence, teenagers move beyond concrete thinking and become capable of abstract thought. Recall that Piaget refers to this stage as formal operational thought. Teen thinking is also characterized by the ability to consider multiple points of view, imagine hypothetical situations, debate ideas and opinions (e.g., politics, religion, and justice), and form new ideas. In addition, it’s not uncommon for adolescents to question authority or challenge established societal norms. Cognitive Development of a Teen. Lifespan Development. Adolescents continue to refine their sense of self as they relate to others.
Erikson referred to the task of the adolescent as one of identity versus role confusion. Thus, in Erikson’s view, an adolescent’s main questions are “Who am I?” And “Who do I want to be?” Social Emotional development of a teen. Teenage Behaviour. BYU Study: a need for positive reinforcement among teens. There are countless publications describing the best ways to raise a child in the hopes of them becoming successful adults.
Between the books, magazines and video tutorials, parents may be finding themselves overwhelmed on more than one occasion. But a group of researchers at Brigham Young University have found the answer to helping children through life may be less complicated than it seems. The BYU study found bad behavior can be discouraged among children by simply encouraging good behavior. What adolescents (or teenagers) need to thrive. Working with your teenager. Tips for Communicating With Your Teen. The teenage years have a lot in common with the terrible twos.
During both stages our kids are doing exciting new things, but they’re also pushing boundaries (and buttons) and throwing tantrums. The major developmental task facing both age groups is also the same: kids must pull away from parents and begin to assert their own independence. No wonder they sometimes act as if they think they’re the center of the universe. Tips for communicating with your teen. Positive Reinforcement - Tips for teaching and parenting. Positive Reinforcement with your teenager.