Question

vocabulary activity 4 - 2 personal development directions: choose the term that best completes each sentence. write the correct term in the space provided. each term will be used twice. identity crisis rationalization social learning theory 1. a person uses __________ to explain an unpleasant emotion or behavior in a way that preserves his or her self - esteem. 2. the ________ emphasizes the role of interaction in human development. 3. a(n) ________ is a time of inner conflict during which adolescents examine who they are. 4. the concept of ________ was first proposed by erik erikson. 5. albert banduras approach to adolescence is called the ________. 6. adolescents are only capable of __________ once they have reached the formal operations stage of development. directions: answer the following questions in the space provided. 7. compare and contrast the identity crisis explanation of adolescence with the social learning theory of adolescence.

Explanation:

1. Rationalization is a defense - mechanism where one explains away unpleasant emotions or behaviors to protect self - esteem.
2. Social learning theory emphasizes the role of social interaction in human development.
3. Identity crisis is a period of inner conflict for adolescents as they explore their identity.
4. Erik Erikson first proposed the concept of identity crisis.
5. Albert Bandura's approach to adolescence is social learning theory.
6. Rationalization requires formal operational thinking in adolescents.
7. Identity crisis focuses on internal self - exploration during adolescence, while social learning theory emphasizes how adolescents learn from social interactions and observations.

Answer:

1. rationalization
2. social learning theory
3. identity crisis
4. identity crisis
5. social learning theory
6. rationalization
7. Identity crisis focuses on inner self - exploration; social learning theory emphasizes social interactions for learning.