Two days before her high school graduation (and one day before all of her out-of-town relatives arrived), Nichole cut her long hair into a short boyish style. She also dyed her auburn hair black and pierced her tongue. Her parents were stunned and concerned that her tongue appeared to be getting infected. They wondered what Nichole's grandparents would say. What do we know about cognitive
development in adolescence that might help us understand Nichole's behavior?
What will be an ideal response?
Nichole and other adolescents have an increasing need for autonomy. Her actions exercised her autonomy. She didn't get permission from parents. She acted on her own decisions.
Adolescents typically develop multiplist views of belief about knowing. Nichole likely feels that her opinion about what is appropriate is as valid as the opinions of parents or other adults who may be stunned by her behavior.
Adolescents often use heuristic decision making. Nichole's decisions appear to be based on intuitive, informal thinking, feelings, and impulse.
Adolescents tend to be influenced by peers in matters of style. Nichole may have followed the pattern of peers in her behavior.
Adolescents often take risks. Nichole took risks rather than being analytic about her decisions. She was not concerned with the rational perspectives of her parents or others.
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