Children's Transition During Adolescence

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In this paper, we look at the ways that children transition through the stages of life and build on their cognitive-behavioral skills. This paper also discusses the developmental problems can occur during adolescence. This information is important to learn because not having the proper behavior skills can cause individuals a lifetime of abnormal behavior. Theorists and psychologist, Sigmund Freud, Erik Erikson, Jean Piaget, and Lev Vygotsky's, explain how the stages of development are a series of stages that individuals transition through during their lifespan. A stage is a period of development in which individuals display certain behavioral patterns and build an understanding of acceptable terms. Individuals advance through stages …show more content…

During this time, children realize what is right and what is accepted. They are also less emotional and more cognitive (Parrott, 2000). Cognitive behavior is associated with the thoughts that individuals have and how those thoughts are processed in the brain, which in turn, control the behavior. Psychologists believe that abnormal behavior is caused by broken and distraught cognizance. There is evidence that emotional circumstances can impact a child’s mood which can impact their memory (Moran, 2009). Today, this can be seen by athletes on the playing field, such as little league baseball players. Many times, coaches or even teammates will degrade players to the point that the player can no longer preform to their best ability. According to Sigmund Freud, abnormal behavior during adulthood could be the direct result of having unresolved conflicts during childhood. Freud believe the unconscious mind stored repressed memories which prevented individuals to move through the stages of life in a healthy manner. Having a weakened ego enables individuals to cope within social groups. Instead, individuals may self-destructive and develop abnormal behavior in both adolescence and adulthood. Individuals can develop anxiety disorders, such as phobias and obsessions …show more content…

According to authors Miller & Kinsbourne of Culture and Neuroscience in Developmental Psychology, many children that grow up in poverty, develop behavior issues and struggle academically, yet, according to their study, when those same children were relocated to high class neighborhoods and schools, their behavior problems and academic struggles vanished. This proves Vygotsky's sociocultural theory to be credible (Miller & Kinsbourne, 2012). Cultural differences can impact brain development which can limit the individual’s potential. Les Parrott, says having a strong support system in place will ensure children reach their full potential. This in turn teaches them about the values and principles that they may lack (Parrott,

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