According to ___________ adolescence is a state of "stress and storm".

Adolescence is the transitional stage from childhood to adulthood that occurs between ages 11 and 18. It is characterized by a set of physical, cognitive, social as well as emotional changes.

Key Points

• ​Psychologist G. Stanley Hall coined the term "storm and stress" in 1904 in his written work, Adolescence.
• It describes the decreased levels of self-control and increased levels of sensitivity exhibited by adolescents.
• This term was used by Hall as adolescence is a period of inevitable turmoil that takes place during the transition from childhood to adulthood.
•  'Storm' refers to a decreased level of self-control, and 'stress' refers to an increased level of sensitivity.
• Three main categories of storm and stress described by Hall are:
  • Conflict with parents: Adolescents tend to rebel against authority figures such as parents and teachers as they seek greater independence and autonomy.
  • Mood disruption: Hormonal changes and the psychological stress of adolescence can cause uncontrollable shifts in emotions.
  • Risky behavior: The combination of a neurological need for stimulation and emotional immaturity lead to increased risk-taking behavior during adolescence.

Hence, it is concluded that Stanley Hall is the proponent of the term Storm and Stress used for adolescence.