Question

According to G. Stanley Hall, adolescence is a period of 'storm and stress'. Justify the term 'storm and stress' coined by him for the adolescence stage.

Answer 1

1. G. Stanley Hall's term for adolescence as a period of "storm and stress" accurately describes this developmental stage's turbulent and demanding nature.
2. Hall, widely regarded as the father of adolescent psychology, invented this word to characterise the emotional, psychological, and behavioural changes that occur during adolescence.
3. According to Hall, this time is characterised by high emotions, frequent mood swings, and an increased sense of conflict, both internally and externally.