Adolescence Flashcards
Name some physical changes that occur to females.
pubic hair grows period start breasts develop shape changes becomes taller gains weight
name some physical changes that occur to males.
facial hair grows pubic hair grows penis and testicles develop voice breaks (deepens) becomes taller - growth spurt gains weight
what occurs to the breasts?
to females:
start to enlarge becoming glandular after ovulation has started
what occurs to the body hair?
to females:
underarm hair, pubic hair
to males:
underarm hair, pubic hair, chest hair, facial hair
what occurs to the primary genitals?
to females:
ovaries get larger and ovulation starts
to males:
testes and scrotum enlarge and begin to produce sperm.
what occurs to the secondary sexual organs?
to females:
uterus, vagina and associated glands enlarge
menstruation becomes stable
to males:
penis and accessory glands grow and start to secrete giving rise to ‘wet dreams’.
what occurs to the skeleton?
to females:
growth spurt in height and weight
hips widen causing body shape to alter
to males:
growth spurt in height and weight, shoulder widen but hips remain slim.
what occurs to the voice (changes) ?
to females:
voice tends to become less shrill not usually considered a significant change.
to males:
rapid growth of voice box or larynx causes voice to change and become deeper in pitch.
what occurs to the tissue?
to females:
fat deposits under skin and around the breasts which lead to a curvaceous shape.
to males:
significant muscle development
intellectual development in adolescence years.
Ability to think in concrete ways is extended
The level of complexity of a person’s thinking, uses of language and memory ability is significantly greatly.
what occurs during adolescence?
- study for formal exams
- further education
- increased vocabulary
- questions the world around them
- makes +/- lifestyle choices
Emotional and social issues for adolescence.
- establishing a personal identity
- understanding self
- developing thinking and reasoning skills
- peer relationships and pressure
- personal relationships and intimacy
- relationships with parents and family
- coping with physical changes
what occurs emotionally during adolescence?
- mood swings
- frustration
- insecurities
- confusion
what emotions will arise?
- studying for important exams
- leaving home
- forming important relationships
- becoming independent
- moving from education to work
what is self-esteem?
- opinions you have and how you feel about yourself
- people with a positive self-esteem- find it easier to make friends, accept their strengths and weaknesses.
- people with a negative self-esteem- focus only on their weaknesses and will be more self-critical.
what is self-image?
- how an individual will think and feel about themselves based on how they imagine other people see them.
- positive- will like themselves and have self confidence and interpersonal skills.
- negative- never think they are good enough and will impact confidence.
what is self-concept?
-describes the way we think about ourselves
based on how highly we think of our abilities and how people react to us.
a positive and negative of mood swings?
p: expresses emotions
n: causes confusion
positive and negative of conflict?
p: lose bad influenced people
n: many conflict at adolescence is unnecessary
positive and negative of self-esteem?
p: happy about yourself
n: can feel terrible about yourself.
positive and negative of confidence?
p: good confidence helps in life
N:keep you in a bad mood
positive and negative of isolation?
p: focus on your own problems
n: depression
positive and negative of independence?
p: focus on yourself
n: it’s good to get help
positive and negative of friendships and relationships?
p: good company
N: may be bad influences
positive and negative of self-concept?
p: think about yourself in a positive way
n: causes sadness/ depression
positive and negative of emotions
P: good emotions
n: bad emotions, bad thoughts
positive and negative of stress?
p: stress may lead to doing well
n: lead to crying, depression
what social development occurs during adolescence?
teenagers are influences by the views, opinions and behaviour of friends.
known as peer pressure.
what is functional independence?
making dressing and dietary choices.
what is attitudinal independence?
developing own values and beliefs
what is emotional independence?
finding non-parental sources of approval, intimacy and emotional support.
what is conflictual independence?
recognising separateness from parents without feeling or provoking guilt, resentment or anger that is, being comfortable with being different from parents.
