Chapter 12 	
Psychosocial Development in Adolescence
Focus: Jackie Robinson, Baseball Legend
The Search for Identity
•	Erikson: Identity versus Identity Confusion

•	Marcia’s Identity Status—Crisis and Commitment

The Search for Identity
•	Gender Differences in Identity Formation

•	Ethnic Factors in Identity Formation

Sexuality

•	What determines sexual orientation?

	sexual orientation: Focus of consistent sexual, romantic, and affectionate interest, either heterosexual, homosexual, or bisexual
Sexuality
•	Sexual Behavior
•	Heterosexual Activity
•	Homosexual Identity and Behavior
•	Sexual Risk Taking
•	Early Sexual Activity
•	Contraceptive Use
•	Where Do Teenagers Get Information about Sex?

Sexuality

•	Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

•	Teenage Pregnancy and Childbearing
•	 Checkpoint: Can you…
•	Describe the most common STDs?
•	Identify risk factors for developing an STF during adolescence, and discuss preventive methods?
•	Summarize recent trends in teenage pregnancy and birthrates?
•	Identify effective ways to prevent teenage pregnancy?
•	Discuss problems and outcomes of teenage pregnancy?
Relationships with Family, Peers, and Adult Society

•	Is Adolescent Rebellion a Myth?

•	Changing Time Use and Changing Relationships

Relationships with Family, Peers, and Adult Society

•	Adolescents and Parents
•	Conversation, Autonomy, and Conflict
•	Parenting Styles
•	Family Structure and Mothers’ Employment
•	Economic Stress

Relationships with Family, Peers, and Adult Society

•	Adolescents and Siblings

•	Adolescents and Peers
•	Popularity
•	Friendships

Adolescents in Trouble: Antisocial Behavior and Juvenile Delinquency
Window on the World
Preventing Teenage Pregnancy
Digging Deeper
The Youth Violence Epidemic