7- Adolescence Flashcards
How is adolescence defined?
As a period of physical, psychological and social transition between childhood and adulthood
What are the 4 changes in adolescence?
Physical growth
Social environment
Hormonal changes
Peer orientation
What improve in adolescence?
Cognitive abilities
When does puberty occur?
In adolescence
When do mental health problems most often occur?
Between 15 and 20
What 3 psychosocial factors do adolescents respond to rapidly?
Social environment
Expectations of others
Physical appearance
What develops impressively in adolescence?
Cognitive development
How is there a strong orientation in adolescence?
Towards peers
What 2 things increase in adolescence?
Risk-taking and novelty seeking
Which 3 types of mental health disorders is risk increased for?
Mood disorders, psychotic disorders, substance abuse disorders
How many children aged 10-14 have mental health problems?
80 million
How many children aged 15-19 have mental health problems?
85 million
