€¢ Do you believe that American’s expectations for students are too low? Explain your answer.

€¢ What is self-esteem? How does self-esteem change in adolescence? What is identity and How does identity develop in adolescents? Where are you in your identity development?

€¢ What are the concepts of autonomy and attachment? How do they develop in adolescence? Do you believe that your parents gave you enough autonomy during your adolescent? Explain why or why not.

€¢ How would you characterize peer relationships during adolescence? How much pressure is there to conform to peers during adolescence?