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55 .
Reflect on your own journey of identity formation through the lens of James Marcia's identity statuses (identity diffusion, foreclosure, moratorium, and identity achievement). Think back to your time in high school and identify which stage you were in at that time. How did your experiences and choices during and after high school influence your movement toward or away from identity achievement? At what point in your life, if ever, did you feel you had fully achieved your identity, and what factors contributed to that sense of achievement?
56 .
Analyze the importance of self-regulation in adolescence. Discuss how the ability to manage emotions and behaviors influences academic performance, peer relationships, and overall well-being during this developmental stage. Reflect on a personal example from your own life where self-regulation played a significant role in either a success or a challenge. How did your ability (or inability) to regulate your emotions and behaviors impact the outcome of that situation?
57 .
Discuss how the development of a positive ethnic identity and sexual identity during adolescence can contribute to overall well-being. How do these aspects of identity work together to protect against the negative effects of discrimination and support a healthy transition into adulthood?
58 .
Discuss the role of peers in shaping social development during adolescence. How do friendships, cliques, and crowds influence an adolescent's identity, behavior, and self-esteem? Provide examples from your own experiences or observations to illustrate the positive and negative impacts that peers can have during this developmental stage.
59 .
Examine the influence of various forms of media on adolescent development. How does media consumption, particularly social media, impact teenagers' mental health, body image, and social interactions? Provide examples to illustrate both the positive and negative effects of media on adolescents.
60 .
Analyze the reasons behind the common conflicts between adolescents and their parents or caregivers. How do changes in autonomy, cognitive development, and emotional intensity contribute to these conflicts? Include an example from your own adolescence where a conflict arose with your parent(s) or caretaker(s), and reflect on how this situation was resolved (or left unresolved).
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