Adolescent vs Senior Citizen
Psychology 312-Spring 2009
Mr. Wilemski
Angela Faul
February 26, 2009
Interview of an adolescent: Name: Star Thomas, 15 Years old
1. How do you feel about school? -Feels that it is useful, especially for later in life. How much time do you spend doing homework? - About an hour a day. What do you plan to do when you graduate? - She plans on going to college for her PHD, and would like to concentrate on cardiology. 2. Do you have a part time job? -No. Do you want to work? -Yes, but says she’s only 15, she will go job hunting when she turns 16. 3. What kind of clothes do your friends wear? -Name brands like Coogi, Dareon, Aeropostale, and American Eagle. How important is fashion to you? -Very important, she likes to look good. 4. Do you have a boyfriend?\ -Yes If so, how old were you when you began dating? -14 When are you allowed to go on a date? -She’s allowed to date on weekends after her chores are done. What do you do on a date? -Watch movies, argue, and going out to eat. 5. Would you like to make a comment about sexual behavior and activities of your generation? She thinks they go too far for their age. 6. How do you spend your free time? -Talking on the phone, babysitting, and at her boyfriend’s house. 7. When you get together with your friends what do you do? -Riding around and shopping. 8. What is your biggest problem in life right now? -Her attitude, gets her in trouble a lot. 9. What do you see as the main difference between yourself and teenagers 50 years ago? - This generation is more laid back and has more freedom. What do you think of today’s teenagers? - “I think they are tripping.”
Interview of an Senior Citizen:Willie Burleigh, 78 years
Mr. Wilemski
Angela Faul
February 26, 2009
Interview of an adolescent: Name: Star Thomas, 15 Years old
1. How do you feel about school? -Feels that it is useful, especially for later in life. How much time do you spend doing homework? - About an hour a day. What do you plan to do when you graduate? - She plans on going to college for her PHD, and would like to concentrate on cardiology. 2. Do you have a part time job? -No. Do you want to work? -Yes, but says she’s only 15, she will go job hunting when she turns 16. 3. What kind of clothes do your friends wear? -Name brands like Coogi, Dareon, Aeropostale, and American Eagle. How important is fashion to you? -Very important, she likes to look good. 4. Do you have a boyfriend?\ -Yes If so, how old were you when you began dating? -14 When are you allowed to go on a date? -She’s allowed to date on weekends after her chores are done. What do you do on a date? -Watch movies, argue, and going out to eat. 5. Would you like to make a comment about sexual behavior and activities of your generation? She thinks they go too far for their age. 6. How do you spend your free time? -Talking on the phone, babysitting, and at her boyfriend’s house. 7. When you get together with your friends what do you do? -Riding around and shopping. 8. What is your biggest problem in life right now? -Her attitude, gets her in trouble a lot. 9. What do you see as the main difference between yourself and teenagers 50 years ago? - This generation is more laid back and has more freedom. What do you think of today’s teenagers? - “I think they are tripping.”
Interview of an Senior Citizen:Willie Burleigh, 78 years
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