adolescents growth and development Flashcards
when does adolesence begind and end
11-12, ends with body cessation 18-20
pre pubesnces
starts 3 years before puberty
sexual muturationis known as
puberty
post pubesence is
2 years after starting
secondary changes
occuring from hormones
- voice changes, hair
when should girls have breast buds and mensturation
starts at 8 ish
by 13 and then mensuration within 4 years after that
when should boys have gential changes
by 14
do they have more abstract thinking and idealism?
yes
brain remodelling proccess
starts from the back moves forward
amygdala takes control over frontal lobe - risky behaviours, react before thinking
teenage years
how do teenages acheive sense of identity
separate from parents
establishing relationship with peers
education about making healthy friends before teenage years
teenage x discipiline
enagage in conversation, calm discussions
avoid empty threats
dont belittle
logical consequences
how much sleep do teenages need
8-10 hours
should teenagers sleep in on weekends
no, it would be within 2 hours of their usual waking time
teenagers x physical activity
engage them to get 60 mins or more for vigour activity
socialization - team supports, helps with self esteem and control mood changes
teenager x diet
eating healthy, setting up body for rest of their life