After reading Chapter 16, students will know:
| Discuss the development of self-concept and self-esteem during adolescence. |
| Explain the impact of gender, race, and ethnicity in adolescence. |
| Explain Erik Erikson's and James Marcia's approaches to identify formation during adolescence. |
| Describe the difficulties adolescents face as they deal with the stresses of adolescence, focusing particularly on depression and suicide. |
| Discuss changes in relationships with family and peers during adolescence. |
| Explain the impact of peer pressure and the functions of peer relationships during adolescence. |
| Describe what it means to be popular and unpopular as an adolescent. |
| Discuss the functions and characteristics of dating during adolescence. |
| Describe sexual attitudes and behavior during adolescence, noting the impact of gender and culture. |
| Review the research on causes of sexual orientation. |
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