Question

Select the person who stated, "Adolescence is a period of stress and strain storm and strife"

• A. Elizabeth Hurlock
• B. Erickson
• C. Piaget
• D. Stanley Hall

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Stanley Hall

The statement “Adolescence is a period of stress, strain, storm, and strife” is attributed to psychologist G. Stanley Hall, who coined the term “storm and stress” in 1904. Hall's theory describes adolescence as a period of inevitable turmoil, characterized by decreased self-control and increased sensitivity. 

Hall's theory is based on the idea that adolescence is a time of tension between a teen's desire for independence and a parent's desire to protect their child. Hall identified three main categories of “storm and stress” in adolescence:

• Conflict with parents

  Adolescents may rebel against authority figures as they seek more independence.

• Mood disruption

  Hormonal changes and the psychological stress of adolescence can cause uncontrollable shifts in emotions.

• Risky behavior

  The combination of a neurological need for stimulation and emotional immaturity can lead to increased risk-taking behavior. 

However, research has shown that most teens have equal or even more positive experiences than negative ones.