Characteristics Quote by G. Stanley Hall
“The teens are emotionally unstable and pathic. It is a natural impulse to experience hot and perfervid psychic states, and it is characterized by emotionalism. We see here the instability and fluctuations now so characteristic. The emotions develop by contrast and reaction into the opposite.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Adolescence, 1904
Teenagers experience intense emotional swings, which are natural and shape identity through contrast.
In simple terms: Teen emotions are volatile but normal.
Key Takeaway
Embrace emotional growth.
Themes
adolescence
emotion
development
Mood
empathetic
analytical
Type
psychological
educational
When to use this quote
- school counseling
- parenting
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
identity
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can adults support teens’ emotional health?
- What role does contrast play in personal growth?
A Different Perspective
Emotional turbulence can lead to distress if unsupported.
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