Adolescence

Question 1

Levels of adolescence

Answer 1

Early = 12-15
Older = 16-18

Question 2

Main reason for separation of adolescence

Answer 2

Driving
Work
Supervision

Question 3

Onset-associated with puberty (high school)

Answer 3

Typically from 12-15
As early as 8 and as late as 16
Later in girls, based on activity

Question 4

End of adolescence is based on

Answer 4

State and Age of financial/ physical and psychological independence

Question 5

Optimal Development (according to Wagner), Includes

Answer 5

Biological
Cognitive
Emotional
Social
Moral
Vocational

Question 6

Physical changes in adolescence

Answer 6

Sexual characteristics
Height
Weight
Motor skills

Question 7

Cognitive development in adolescence

Answer 7

Formal operational — thought and reasoning
Processing skills
Metacognition and monitoring skills
Temporal organization — plan and tasks
Cognitive skill but shows up in ADLS, Physical, Social, Cognitive
Adaptive response

Question 8

Communication skills

Answer 8

Highly indicative of who we are — Adaptive responses
Gestures, eye contact, posture, articulation, assertiveness
Building relationships
Dating
Socially appropriate communication skills: Over talking, Topics, Modulates, Conforming, Impact of technology