Name:
Sociology
Chapter 6: The Adolescent in Society
Section 1- Adolescence in our Society (120-126)
Intro
The Concept of
Adolescence
Characteristics of
Adolescence

Biological Growth and Development

Undefined Status

Increased Decision Making

Increased Pressure

The Search for Self
Section 1 Review
1. Identifying Cause and Effect Use the graphic organizer to identify the three
factors in American society that have led to the development of a separate
state of life called adolescence.
Adolescence
as a Concept
2. Finding the Main Idea
a. Why do sociologists not consider adolescence to be a universal
concept?
b. Describe the five general characteristics of adolescence.
3. Writing and critical Thinking Making generalizations and Predictions
Write two paragraphs explaining how the experience of adolescence might
differ from teenager to teenager because of individual circumstances.
Consider:
 Economic status
 Cultural background
 Family structure
 Region of residence
Name:
Sociology
Chapter 6: The Adolescent in Society
Section 2- Teenagers and Dating (127-134)
Intro
Courtship and Dating
The Emergence of
Dating
Why Date?

Traditional Dating Patterns

Contemporary Dating Patterns
Dating Patterns
Section 2 Review
1. Identify and (briefly!)Explain
a. Willard Waller
2. Sequencing Using the continuum below, sequence the stages of commitment
in the dating process.
Least Commitment
Most Commitment
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3. Finding the Main Idea
a. How did the rise of industrialization contribute to the development of
dating in the United States
b. What are the five functions served by dating?
4. Writing and Critical Thinking Comparing and Contrasting
Write two paragraphs comparing traditional dating patterns with dating patterns
common today.
Consider:
 The ritualized nature of traditional dating patterns
 The informal nature of modern dating patterns
Name:
Sociology
Chapter 6: The Adolescent in Society
Section 3- Challenges of Adolescence (135-143)
Intro
Teenage Sexual
Behavior


The Rate of Teenage Sexual Activity

Influences on Early Sexual Activity
Teenage Sexual
Behavior
Teenage Drug Use

Consequences of Early Sexual Activity


Drug Violence

The Rate of Teenage Drug Use
Teenage Suicide

Influences on Teenage Drug Use

Teenage Attitudes Toward Drug Use


The Sociological View of Suicide

Predictors of Teenage Suicide
Teenage Suicide
Section 3 Review
1. Categorizing Use the graphic organizer to identify the chief predictors of
teenage suicide.
Teen
Suicide
2. Finding the Main idea
a. According to social scientists, what are some of the causes and
consequences of early sexual activity?
b. According to social scientists, what are some of the causes of teen
suicide?