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