Posted: November 19th, 2015

Storm and Stress: Short College Essay

Storm and Stress: Short College Essay
Is the Storm and Stress of Adolescence greater than the Storm and Stress at other

times in the lifespan?

Adolescence is often referred to as period of storm and stress, likened to the

“terrible twos” for teens. But research into adolescent development has failed to

show that this period of time is universally, one of turmoil (J. J. Arnett,

Adolescent Storm and Stress Revisited, American Psychologist). What it is, is

different; and for almost all families, it is a time of adjustment. The status of

the person who for so long depended on the adults in the family unit changes as she

or he must now begin the last phase, or in some cultures complete, the

developmental processes of becoming an independent adult member of her or his

social group.

Your total response should be at least 250 words, include at least one in-text

citation, and should answer each one of the following questions.

Is adolescence a period of “storm and stress” or not?
What is your evidence?
Where do you draw your evidence from? E.g., personal experience, information from

readings or lectures?
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