psychology adolesence development

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IntroductionAdolescence

~ is a transitional stage of physical &mental human development thatoccurs between childhood andadulthood.

~ ages : 13-19 years

~ divided into 3 stages early, middle

& late adolescence


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5 major categories of

changesi) physical

ii) cognitive

iii) emotional

iv) social

v) behavioral


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Early adolescence (12-14 years )

PhysicalGrowth spurt

Puberty onset~ stage in which a child develops

secondary sex characteristics

~ girls : ages 10-12boys : ages 12-14

Changes in height & weight


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CognitiveCapacity for abstract thought

Increasing career interests

- Mostly interested in present and nearfuture

- Greater ability to work

Improved abilities to use speech toexpress oneself


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EmotionalGirls ahead of boysShyness, blushing, and modesty

More showing offGreater interest in privacy

Worries about being normal

Struggle with sense of identityMoodiness


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SocialClose friendships gain importance

Peer group influences interests and

clothing styleswant to fit in their peers yet achieve

their own unique style as well

~ spend hours concerned with theirphysical appearance


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BehaviorMore likely to express feelings by

action than by words

Tendency to return to childishbehavior

Less attention shown to parents,

with occasional rudenessRealization that parents are not

perfect; identification of their faults


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Behavior (cont)Search for new people to love in

addition to parents

Rule and limit testingOccasional experimentation with

cigarettes, marijuana, and alcohol


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MIDDLE ( 14 - 17 years)

Physical DevelopmentMost youth have entered or

completed puberty

Less variation in levels of growth andsexual development

Achieve their full adult height and

other adult physical developmentmilestones

Concern with their physicalappearance

Concern about bod size, sha e or


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EmotionalIntense self-focus on worrying what

others think about them

Increase desire for privacy andsensitivity about body

Frequent mood swings

Increase interest in the opposite sex

Decreased conflict with parents

Deeper capacity for caring, sharing

and development of more intimate


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(Contd..)

Questions more frequently

Thinks about and begins to formtheir code of ethics

Thinks about different possibilitiesand begin to develop own identity

Begins to think long termBegins to plan for their future goal


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Cognitive changesCan discern the underlying principles

of various phenomena and apply innew situation

Considering many possibilities andlogical outcomes

Increased empathy and new interestin societal issues


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LATE (17 - 19 YEARS)Cognitive developmentFirmer identity

Ability to think ideas throughAbility to make independent

decisions

Ability to compromisePride in one's work

Self-reliance

Higher level of concern for the future


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EmotionalAbility to express feelings in words

Greater emotional stability

Greater concern for others


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Social developmentConcerned with serious relationshipsFamily influence in balance with peer

influenceClear sexual identity

Capacities for tender and sensual

love


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Behavioral developmentCapable of useful insight

Stress on personal dignity and self-esteem

Ability to set goals and followthrough

Acceptance of social institutions andcultural traditions

Self-regulation of self esteem


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