Adolescence Flashcards
How do occupational roles change in adolescence?
More intentional because they are thinking about the future
Recall brain development and areas of the brain being developed.
Brain growth and myelination continues, prefrontal cortex matures
What is the result behavior wise in teens due to changes in the brain?
Emotion driven, reward centers more active so more risky behavior
What cognition skills become present in adolescence?
Ability to think abstractly, reasoning skills, and metacognition
What are some sleep hygiene techniques?
Go to bed at same time each night, no electronics before bed, no large meal before bed, dark and quiet room
What is typical physical development for teen boys?
Growth of testicles, pubic hair, facial and body hair, leaner
What is typical physical development for teen girls?
Breasts, pubic hair, genitalia growth, body fat increases
What happens to center of gravity in adolescence?
It is displaced lower which increases stability
What are typical occupations in adolescence?
70-75% of time spent doing “necessary activities”
School, homework, work, taking care of themselves
How is resiliency built in adolescence?
With caring adult, when supported through coping strategies, and through supports from family & community
What is Piaget’s stage of development in adolescence?
Formal operational
How does formal operational relate to adolescence?
Think abstractly and can reason about hypothetical problems, reasoning and logic
