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Adolescent Egocentrism and Risk-Taking Behaviors. Main campus 505 Englewood Drive Rocky Mount, NC 27804 www.fcspatriots.org Phone 252-443-1700 Fax 252-443-2456. Prepared by Marjorie A. Rogers-Slagle For the parents of FCS Middle School students July 20, 2010. 2010 - 2011. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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ADOLESCENT EGOCENTRISM AND RISK-TAKING BEHAVIORS
Prepared by Marjorie A. Rogers-SlagleFor the parents of FCS Middle School students
July 20, 2010
2010 - 2011
Main campus505 Englewood Drive
Rocky Mount, NC 27804www.fcspatriots.orgPhone 252-443-1700
Fax 252-443-2456
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Aspiring to God’s
Standard of Excellence
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WHAT I WANT TO DO FOR YOU TODAY
Provide a support system for you that will help you connect with their child Bring you to a higher awareness of the adolescents thinking processes
Bring you a greater awareness of the adolescent’s decision making and how it relates to risk-taking behaviors.
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ADOLESCENCE
What in the world is going on
with my child?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Iy5IZ1H66A&feature=related
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HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Physical
Emotional
Cognitive
Social
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EGOCENTRISM
An individual’s preoccupation
with what others think of them.
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EGOCENTRISM Ages 11 to 16 Adolescent have difficulty seeing that others can see things differently than they doImmature thinking
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Adolescence
Personal
fable
imaginary
audience
separation-
individualism
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IMAGINARY AUDIENCE
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IMAGINARY AUDIENCESelf-consciousness Everyone else shares the same concern for their appearance as they doPeaks between ages14-16Belief that they are under a constant eye
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IMAGINARY AUDIENCEConstant need for privacy. Becomes stronger around 8th gradeStronger in girls and last longer
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IMAGINARY AUDIENCEPersonalitiesEthnicitySocial environmentOther elements in the adolescent’s life
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IMAGINARY AUDIENCESelf-esteemSelf-confidencePopularitySocial support – being ostracizedLiving up to the standards of others
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PERSONAL FABLEBelieves their feelings are unique that no one else could possibly experience them to the same degree.Very DramaticComes from the obsessive focus on themselves.
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PERSONAL FABLEPrivileged “Everyone’s watching me.” Unique “No one could ever understand.”All powerful “It couldn’t happen to me”
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SEPARATION-INDIVIDUALISM The process where the adolescent’s thinking becomes more and more separated from the parent’s or caregiver’s.Imaginary audience allows them to stay connected while the personal fable helps them to begin forming their own identity.
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HOW DOES EGOCENTRISM RELATE
TO ADOLESCE
NT RISK TAKING
BEHAVIORS?
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RISK-TAKING Incapable of being harmed False sense of powerInterferes with the decision making process Escalate very quicklyGives little or no warning of the outcomeStronger in malesFails to see the long-term effects
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RISK-TAKING BEHAVIORS Reckless drivingBinge drinkingUnprotected sexPurgingDare devil stuntsExperimenting with drugs
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VOLATILE SOLVENTS
Adhesives model airplane glue, rubber cement, household glue
Aerosols spray paint, hairspray, air freshener, deodorant, fabric protector, computer keyboard cleaner
Solvents and gases
nail polish remover, paint thinner, type correction fluid and thinner, toxic markers, pure toluene, cigar lighter fluid, gasoline, carburetor cleaner, octane booster
Cleaning agents dry cleaning fluid, spot remover, degreaser
Food products vegetable cooking spray, dessert topping spray (whipped cream), whippets
Gases nitrous oxide, butane, propane, helium, difluoroethane
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ANESTHETICS
Anesthetic nitrous oxide, ether, chloroform
Amyl "Poppers," "Snappers”
Butyl "Rush," "Locker room," "Bolt," "Climax," also marketed in head shops as "video head
cleaner"
NITRITE ROOM ODORIZERS
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INHALANTS: EFFECTS ON THE BRAIN
Slows down or stops nerve cell activity in some parts of the brain.Damages the part of the brain that solves complex problems and plans ahead. Damages the part of the brain that controls movement and coordination.Damages the part of the brain that helps to control memory, meaning; lose of the ability to learn new things, recognize familiar things, or have a hard time keeping track of simple conversations.
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INHALANTS: A FEW FACTSAge of Onset – late childhood to early adolescenceTypically the first substance that a child experiments with. Increased and regular use occurs early & late adolescenceThe child can get high very fast over and over again during a short time period.Provides immediate gratification
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RISK-TAKING CONSEQUENCES BulimiaAnorexia nervosaAddictionsSubstance abuseBrain damage Life threatening accidentsHIV/AIDSDeath
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RISK-TAKING MOTIVES Fill a personal needPhase their going throughIrresponsibleAttentionThrill-seekingSocial supportPeer pressureChallenging
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RISK-TAKING DECISION MAKINGMaking effective decisions requires the adolescent to balance the risks and benefits Adolescents may lack the ability to make appropriate risk-taking decisionsThey may lack the life experience and knowledge necessary to avoid errors in judgment They may lack the emotional and social skills They may lack the assertiveness to avoid participating in risk-taking behaviors
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RISK-TAKING DECISION MAKINGMaking effective decisions requires the adolescent to balance the risks and benefits Adolescents may lack the ability to make appropriate risk-taking decisionsThey may lack the life experience and knowledge necessary to avoid errors in judgment They may lack the emotional and social skills They may lack the assertiveness to avoid participating in risk-taking behaviors
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PEER GROUPSResearch shows that peer groups have the strongest influence on an adolescent’s decision to participate in risk-taking behaviors. Why? Because peer groups are the most significant source of social support for the individual during adolescence
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MOST INDIVIDUALS
SURVIVE ADOLESCENCE WITHOUT
EXPERIENCING LONG TERM EFFECTS OF RISK-TAKING
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PREVENTION - REDUCTIONIncreased socializationEducation on the consequences of various risky behaviors. Teach adolescents assertive skillsTeach adolescents how to be decisive in their decision making process
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What can you do
to make
a difference
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PARENT/CHILD RELATIONSHIPSResearch indicates
that as the parent/child relationship
strengthens, peer influence weakens
Frequent Communication
AndConcerned
involvement
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PARENT/CHILD RELATIONSHIPS
Parent/child relationship strengthens
Adolescent becomes more assertive and stronger in avoiding
risky behaviors.
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PARENT/CHILD RELATIONSHIPS
Parents’ value systems
Less likelihood of crumbling under
pressure.
high esteem and importance of their
parents
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PARENTAL INFLUENCESBe a positive role-modelTake a vested interest in your child’s lifeTalk to them, don’t yellBe wise in your word choicesSet reasonable boundariesTake time to listen to their side
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PARENTAL INFLUENCESEncourage your child to express his/her feelingsAfter school activities - InvolvementCommunity projectsFine tune your parenting skillsParenting Skills – Imparting Wisdom http://www.allaboutparenting.org/parenting-skills.htm
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