Humanities

Adolescence Discussion (Discussion 4)

Discuss adolescent idealism, criticism, personal fable and imaginary audience. Give examples of each from your own adolescence. In addition, please discuss the emerging adulthood transition. What is/was your transition like? Can adolescent idealism, criticism, personal fable and imaginary audience cognitive distortions continue to affect people’s judgments and decision-making during the emerging adults period? Do the above cognitive distortions and immature behavior continue during early adulthood (20- 29 years)? Support your discussion with research from your readings in the book or other research from reputable sources.

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Adolescence Discussion and Response

Discussion

Adolescence is one of the developmental stages that generate challenges for most people due to the massive emerging changes. It exists as a sensitive period since teenagers gain a better understanding of the world around them. They experience realism, personal fables, and imaginary perspectives. During my teenage phase, I developed the perception that people must align with my ideas and opinions. I felt that was always right and failed to understand why people fail to agree with me. I would become annoyed with people who failed to agree with my opinions. However, as I grew up, I understood that I could be wrong, and my ideas reflect my thinking. Everyone understands a perspective differently. I realized that there is a moral judgment that suits various circumstances and that we should all ensure that we are morally right in everything we do, think, or imagine.

I believe that idealism, criticism, personal fable, and an imaginary audience can distort our thinking. The philosophical context primarily influences these aspects that shape our identity. As Sollberger (2013) argues, identity has a long tradition in Western philosophy than a psychological or sociological one. People interpret aspects depending on the cultural context. As they transition to early adulthood, they gain better cognition of the world around them. They learn that judgments and decisions align with the larger social setting’s expectations as opposed to a single person’s judgment and decision-making.

Response

I agree that adolescence is a physical and psychological transition and developmental phase. Even though it is passed on bodily psychological changes, I believe that cultural expressions also play a vital role in shaping adolescents’ lives. For example, culture determines how adolescents should behave at this stage. They align their actions and behaviors with their cultural values and practices. In line with the age at which an individual is deemed an adolescent, it only exists as a rough estimate. This is because some individuals reach the adolescent stage at an early age compared to others. Thus, I agree that this is an ‘artificial phenomenon’ that cultures have invented since historical times. Notably, I agree that adolescence should be better based on sociological and anthropological studies rather than physical and psychological development.

Reference

Sollberger, D. (2013). On Identity: From a philosophical point of view. Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health, 7(1), 1-10.