Developmental and Forensic Psychologists Have Long Known That Adolescents Are

question 66

True/False

Developmental and forensic psychologists have long known that adolescents are fundamentally the same as adults biologically, cognitively, and psychologically.

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Definitions:

Social Norms

Shared guidelines or rules about acceptable behaviors within a particular group or society.

Informational Social Influence

The effect of other people's behavior on an individual's actions and beliefs, stemming from the desire to be correct in situations where the correct action or belief is uncertain.

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A theory suggesting that individuals experience discomfort (dissonance) from holding two or more conflicting cognitions (thoughts, beliefs, or attitudes), leading them to alter behavior or attitudes to reduce discomfort.

Role

The function or position that an individual assumes or is given in a social context, which influences behavior and expectations.