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2.1- Typical Maturer.”
I believe I had began my gonadarche process at a very similar time with my peers. My experience is inconsistent about the experiences of early and late maturers that the text describes. I didn't really experience a growth spurt nor did I experience problem behavior. I was moderately obedient. Reading the text allows me understand that my experience could have easily been different had I been an early or late maturer with more negative outcomes such as eating disorders, problem behavior or more. -
1.1 Entering Adolescence
I had received a phone for my birthday. It felt like a huge responsibility which made me feel significantly independent. I feel that this is a good starting point for me turning into an adolescent because I recently got my period which made me feel more like a woman. The phone made me feel like I had more responsibility. Not only that, during this phase, I was going through high and low mood swings left and right! I was definitely going through the very stages of puberty. -
6.3- intimacy
One of my friends showed me intimacy through disclosing her own problems which made me feel safe enough to disclose mine. She showed intimacy through warmth, honesty and trust. She often reminds me of my self-worth through different phrases that are warm and affectionate. -
3.3- Social Comparison
As an adolescent, I would compare myself to others which I knew wasn't something I should do. I would figure out how I differed from others as I became more conscious about my looks and actions. I would compare myself socially about my status. I did this to help me understand who I was, my possible self, status, identity. -
3.2- Abstraction
I remember, as a 14 year old, writing down different identities /roles I considered myself as. I struggled to do this because I constantly identified myself through abstraction rather than labeling my roles. I would describe myself in a way where I talked about my emotions or how I thought rather than a concrete description. I constantly thought to myself "I think I am..." rather than thinking "I know I am...". This differs with my idealism of myself today because I am able to describe myself. -
7.1- Transition to High School
In my transition to high school, I experienced a greater deal of independence. I gained independence through making decisions of my own such as beginning to learn how to drive, what sports I want to play or not play and more. My relationships became more intense when I had my first boyfriend. I became more focused on achieving in academics and sports as I began to feel more pressure in doing well because of being closer to college and moving out. -
6.1 parent adolescent conflict
There was a time where I wanted to go to party in high school but my parents wouldn't let me because they were afraid of what might happen. This created a conflict of me not being able to attend the party which was mainly my egocentrism talking. Also, due to cognitive changes, I asked them for a logical explanation rather than just accepting it. Later on, after logically discussing several topics relating to it such as generation gap, expectations they had and so on, we were able to compromise. -
4.1- Gender-typed behavior
I remember one girl had a crush on this guy who started dating this other girl. The girl became jealous and decided to spread rumors that the girl that her crush was dating did not care for him much and would go around saying negative things about him. She used relational aggression to drive them apart and drive his attention towards her. She acted like this was prosocial behavior by implying that she only had him in his best interest because they were close. -
3.1- Imaginary Audience
I struggled with acne and eczema in high school which I had been embarrassed about. Being very self conscious about my skin, I would think that everyone around me was analyzing or noticing my flawed skin rather than really engaging in conversations with me. This is a good example of imaginary audience because my adolescent egocentrism fooled me into thinking that people cared a lot about my skin. Formal operational thinking because I understood that people could speak with their mind elsewhere. -
4.2- Non-gender typed behavior
On page 173, the text explains that boy groups typically have a leader who tells them what to do and whatnot. This is exactly how I remember boy groups in high school. They would also use physical aggression towards each other if a discussion was getting heated which parallels with the text. Girls used more rapport talk than boys did. -
8.1- rite of passage
My experience with rite of passage was not formal. I believe it happened when I got my first car. I developed more responsibilities which showed my coming of age process. I gained independence which meant I was making more decisions on my own as an emerging adult. -
2.2- Niche-picking
I will be discussing an Active (niche-picking) genotype-environment correlation. As a senior in high school, I sought out to become a college student as the next step in my life. The decision to pursue this environment is heavily influenced by my parents who attended and graduated from college themselves. Even more so, they graduated from Gallaudet. Their identities heavily influenced who I've become and who I've decided to be. I believe that I have determined genes that my parents do. -
1.2 Emerging Adulthood
This date is when I thought I'd fully become an adult. I knew that during this age I would have developed more sense of identity and responsibility. Also, I knew that at this age I might become more comfortable with my sexuality as I saw in movies. The very age of 18 would make me an adult because I would become legal and able to sign for myself. Currently, I am going through the stages of emerging adulthood according to the text. I know this because I am self-focused and identity exploring. -
6.2- ego support
There was a time where I had gotten into an argument with a former boyfriend and my friend was really there for me. She showed love and non-judgement towards me whilst supporting my decisions. She gave me good companionship through encouragement and affection. Her ability to take care and nurture my ego was helpful. -
7.2- Transition to College
It was my transition to college where I experienced the most diverse groups of people and social life. My independence became almost absolutely independent. I've experienced deeper training for my future career while being given a lot more options in exploring my interests compared to high school. Transitioning to college meant exploring who I am, who I want to be and developing different friendships while participating in different activities such as a sorority. -
7.3- Intrinsic Motivation
My motivation for doing yoga is deeply intrinsic motivation. I know this because my motivation comes from my self- determination to improve my balance, flexibility and connecting my mind and body to be more mindful and calm. Moreover, I am promoting self- responsibility in taking care of my mind and body. I made the choice to do yoga to improve myself.