The psychological conflict where individuals lack of direction and self-definition

A parent who encourages his/her children to be independent, but still places limits and controls on their actions.

Children’s friendships are typically characterized by

Small groups of friends who usually resemble one another in family background, attitudes and values

The presence of positive masculine and feminine traits in the same person

Self disclosure and the sharing of private thoughts

Identity where we see commitment in the absence of exploration

Failure to provide for a child’s basic needs is known as

During puberty these powerful chemical substances secreted by the endocrine glands and carried through the body by the bloodstream.

A sense of oneself as a separate, self-governing individual—becomes a salient task.

These students receive a few most liked and perhaps one or so disliked nominations. They rank around the middle range of status in the class.

This refers to a self-centered and self-concerned approach toward others

This stage of dating is usually triggered by puberty and we see the development of a crush

The lowest of moral reasoning. Good and bad are interpreted in terms of external rewards and punishments