journey across the life span, 3rd edition chapter 10 puberty and adolescence
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Chapter 10
Puberty and Adolescence
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Puberty and Adolescence Puberty or preadolescence (11-14 years)
Begins with the development of secondary sex characteristics
Ends with onset of menses and production of sperm Characteristics
Rapid physical growth Changes in body proportions Development of primary and secondary sex characteristics
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Common Frustrations in Puberty and Adolescence Wishing for independence while needing
supervision Concerned about changing appearance Seeking acceptance while confused by peers Struggling to achieve while accepting more
responsibility Fluctuating between adult and childlike impulses Balancing a demanding schedule while needing
increased rest and sleep
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Puberty and Adolescence Adolescence
A transitional period begins with sexual maturity and growth and ending with emotional maturity.
Major characteristics Stormy emotions Feelings of insecurity Introspection Experimentation and learning Testing values and beliefs
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Physical Characteristics
Puberty Height and weight Development of sex characteristics
Primary Secondary
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Physical Characteristics (continued)
Adolescence Height and weight Muscle and bone development Development of other body systems
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Vital Signs
Pulse Respirations Blood pressure
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Developmental Milestones
Motor development Sexual development Concerns
Sexually transmitted diseases Teen pregnancy Rape
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Psychosocial Development
Puberty Adolescence Erikson’s task—Identity Ambivalence
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Psychosocial Development (continued)
Emotions Dating School and work Friendships Experimentation Testing boundaries Discipline
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Cognitive Development
Piaget—Formal operational thought Formal reasoning Scientific reasoning Problem solving Abstract thinking
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Moral Development
Early adolescence—Kohlberg’s Conventional level Moral reasoning based on earlier learned
principles of right and wrong
Later adolescents begin to question everything and to try out their own code of ethics Some develop a sense of spiritual awareness
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Communication
Increased language and vocabulary skills Express thoughts and beliefs Use language common to group, culture,
and time
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Nutrition Rapid growth results in need for increased:
Calories Protein Minerals Vitamins
Screen for high cholesterol Eating habits affected by time pressure and
peers
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Nutrition (continued)
Concerns Food fads Dieting
Anorexia nervosa Bulimia
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Sleep and Rest
Need for adequate sleep—8 hours Inadequate sleep and rest leads to:
Irritability Poor school performance Health problems
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Exercise and Leisure
Exercise Helps maintain good health Encourages social interactions Strengthens and builds muscles and endurance
Leisure Part-time jobs are common
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Safety
Common accidents Motor vehicle Sporting accidents Firearm injuries and deaths Homicides
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Health Promotion
Maintain regular medical check-ups Routine visual and hearing tests Monitor blood pressure and blood
cholesterol
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Special Concerns
Depression Substance abuse
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Chapter Challenge
Define ambivalence Distinguish between primary and secondary
sex characteristics Name the common health concerns for this
stage of development