Adolescent Flashcards
Adolescence overall age range
12 - 20 years
Early adolesence
12 - 14 years
Middle adolescence
15 - 17 years
Late adolescence
18 - 20 years
Physical changes of adolescence
rapid physical changes - reproductive, skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular
Piaget’s cognitive stage of adolescence
Logical, abstract thinking
Erikson’s major psychosocial task of adolescence
identity vs. role confusion
narcissism
Peers vs Parents
who has more influence with adolescents?
Parents
HEADSS
Home environment Employment and education Activities Drugs Social Sexuality, Suicide
What may affect vision in an adolescent?
Hormone surging may affect vision
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Boys stage 1
Preadolescent
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Boys stage 2
Roughens
Reddens
Enlarges
(all scrotal/testicular)
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Boys stage 3
Penis elongates
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Boys stage 4
Girth
Glans
Rugae
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Boys stage 5
Adult appearance
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Girls stage 1
Preadolescent
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Girls stage 2
Breast buds
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Girls stage 3
Breast enlargement