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PSY252 Overview and Objectives
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How did the views of adolescence change in the West from ancient Greece
through now?
study of adolescents and emerging adulthood
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~~> In ancient Greece, philosophers Plato and Aristotle interpreted
adolescence as a "third distinct stage of life" (ages 14-21) after infancy (birth
to age 7) and childhood (ages 7-14). AdolescenceBoth viewed adolescence
as the stage of life in which capacity for "reason" first developedFrom
Augustine's time through the Middle Ages, the historical record on
adolescence is sparse.However, one well-documented event that sheds
some light on the history of adolescence is the "Children's Crusade."The
young crusaders set out from Germany for the Mediterranean coast,
believing that when they arrived there the waters would part for them as the
Red Sea had for Moses. They would then walk over to the holy land
(Jerusalem and the areas where Jesus had lived), where they would appeal
to the Muslims to allow Christian pilgrims to visit the holy sites—several
crusades by now had already occurredThe Children's crusade was an
attempt to appeal to the Muslims in peace, inspired by the belief that Jesus
had decreed that the holy land could be gained only through the
innocence of youth.Unfortunately, the "innocence" of the young people—
their lack of knowledge and experience—made them a ripe target for the
unscrupulous. Many of them were robbed, raped, or kidnapped along the
way.Although a total disaster, it reaffirmed a common belief that
adolescence was an era of innocence and how it possesses a special value
and power.
Explain what life cycle service is and specify when it was most common.
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~~> Beginning in about 1500, young people in European societies typically
took part in life-cycle service, a period on their late teens and 20s in which
young people would engage in domestic service, farm service or
apprenticeships in various trades and crafts.
faded during industrialization
What are the features that make the years 1890-1920 the Age of
Adolescence? How did G. Stanley Hall contribute to this?
~~> founder of the american Psychological association
hall was one of the initiators of the child study movement in the united states,
which advocated scientific research on child and adolescent development
and the improvement of conditions for children and adolescents in the
family, school, and workplace.
1) Enactment of laws restricting child labor
.2) New requirements for children to attend secondary school
3) The development of the field of adolescence as an area of scholarly study.
Master01 | September, 2024/2025 | Latest update
PSY252 Overview and Objectives
Questions and Answer | Latest
Update 2024/2025
How did the views of adolescence change in the West from ancient Greece
through now?
study of adolescents and emerging adulthood
Master01 | September, 2024/2025 | Latest update
, 2 | P a g e | © copyright 2024/2025 | Grade A+
~~> In ancient Greece, philosophers Plato and Aristotle interpreted
adolescence as a "third distinct stage of life" (ages 14-21) after infancy (birth
to age 7) and childhood (ages 7-14). AdolescenceBoth viewed adolescence
as the stage of life in which capacity for "reason" first developedFrom
Augustine's time through the Middle Ages, the historical record on
adolescence is sparse.However, one well-documented event that sheds
some light on the history of adolescence is the "Children's Crusade."The
young crusaders set out from Germany for the Mediterranean coast,
believing that when they arrived there the waters would part for them as the
Red Sea had for Moses. They would then walk over to the holy land
(Jerusalem and the areas where Jesus had lived), where they would appeal
to the Muslims to allow Christian pilgrims to visit the holy sites—several
crusades by now had already occurredThe Children's crusade was an
attempt to appeal to the Muslims in peace, inspired by the belief that Jesus
had decreed that the holy land could be gained only through the
innocence of youth.Unfortunately, the "innocence" of the young people—
their lack of knowledge and experience—made them a ripe target for the
unscrupulous. Many of them were robbed, raped, or kidnapped along the
way.Although a total disaster, it reaffirmed a common belief that
adolescence was an era of innocence and how it possesses a special value
and power.
Explain what life cycle service is and specify when it was most common.
Master01 | September, 2024/2025 | Latest update
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~~> Beginning in about 1500, young people in European societies typically
took part in life-cycle service, a period on their late teens and 20s in which
young people would engage in domestic service, farm service or
apprenticeships in various trades and crafts.
faded during industrialization
What are the features that make the years 1890-1920 the Age of
Adolescence? How did G. Stanley Hall contribute to this?
~~> founder of the american Psychological association
hall was one of the initiators of the child study movement in the united states,
which advocated scientific research on child and adolescent development
and the improvement of conditions for children and adolescents in the
family, school, and workplace.
1) Enactment of laws restricting child labor
.2) New requirements for children to attend secondary school
3) The development of the field of adolescence as an area of scholarly study.
Master01 | September, 2024/2025 | Latest update
