• 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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