Adolescence 2 Flashcards
Adolescence
Developmental period between puberty and maturity
Age 11-20
Menarche
Onset of menstruation
Nocturnal emission
Involuntary discharge of semen while sleeping
What is Piaget’s formal operations stage?
Ability to think in the abstract develops
Leadership skills develop
Problem solving skills grow
What are the 2 issues r/t adolescence?
Individual identity
Group identity
What is individual identity?
As identity is established within a group, the individual works on a concept of self. Relationships are considered.
What is group identity?
Pressure to belong to a group intensified.
Sense of belonging and status within a group is crucial
What do good family relationships lead to in adolescence?
Foster self esteem and respect
By age 13 what percentage of the adult size is reached?
90%
How do adolescents vacillate between emotional states?
Between periods of maturity and childlike behavior
Time of heightened emotions
When is full height generally achieved in adolescents?
18yrs old
What is the 3rd leading cause of death in adolescents?
Suicide
How common are stds in the US? What percentage of these are adolescents?
20 million new cases a year
50% are adolescents
Why are adolescents at greater risk for std’s?
- Most don’t get tested
- they are reluctant to talk openly and honestly with healthcare professionals about sex
- lack of insurance or transportation
- multiple sex partners
What are some of the main std’s adolescents may be at risk for?
Gonorrhea
Genital herpes
HPV
Chlamydia
