Adolescent Development Flashcards
Adolescent development in sync?
Usually not in sync
what happens to friendship in Adolescent development?
basis changes: interests, values, beliefs attitudes
Adolescent development and independence?
want more autonomy
Adolescent development cognitive about self-concept?
Who am I? different selves
increase dunderstand of self often results in:
increased self criticism
notable development in which part of brain during Adolescent development?
pre-frontal cortex
biggest cause of death in Adolescents? males vs. females?
injury: transport accidents and suicide
more males
common mental health disorders in Adolescent?
eating disorders
substance abuse
depression
suicide
Adolescent and low adherence: why?
less knowledge
less problem solving skills
impact on appearance, social, lifestyle
