cognitive behavioural and psychosocial dev in adolescence

Question 1

cognitive dev: formal operations

Answer 1

• able to use symbols to think abstractly (algebra, science)
• Think hypothetically about abstract topics (justice, moral dilemmas)
• builds on the existing schemas of prior stages

by about age 11

Question 2

psychosocial development

Answer 2

• sense of identity
• attributes
• roles and goals
• interests
• values
• beliefs
• self esteem
  -global (as a whole)
  - specific (athlete, student)

Question 3

Havinghurst developmental task

Answer 3

• getting along with friends
• accepting ones physical body and keeping it healthy
• becoming more self-sufficient
• making decisions about marriage and family life
• preparing for a job or career
• acquiring a set of values to guide behaviour
• becoming socially responsible

Question 4

key environments of ado dev

Answer 4

SCHOOL
- primary setting for both cognitive and social dev
- teachers play significant role in establishing positive self esteem

HOME/Family
- diversity of family units
- bonds formed, closess, attachment of primary importance
- conflict

Question 5

Importance of peer relationship for social dev

Answer 5

• increasingly important
• reference point for dev identity
• moral judgement and values
• distinct from parents
• source of info about world apart from parents and family
• changes over span of adolescence

Question 6

biggest challenges facing children and youth today?

Answer 6

• Mental health & stress
• succeeding in school
• discrimination/bullying
• managing social media
• drugs & alcohol
• economy

Question 7

Mental health implications

Answer 7

• crucial period for dev and maintaining social and emotional habits imp for mental well-being
• half of mental condition begin by age 14
• suicide 15-19 3rd leading cause of death
• early maturing girls, late boys increase risk: depression, suicide, substance abuse, disordered eating

Question 8

Risk factors for mental illness

Answer 8

• desire for autonomy
• pressure to conform
• media influence
• gender norms
• exploitation of sexual identity
• quality of home life
• relationship with peers
• violence
• SES

Question 9

factors associated with resilience and positive outcomes with teens

Answer 9

• stable, positive relationship at least one caring adult
• religious/spiritual anchor
• high, realistic academic expectations and adequate support
• positive family env
• emotional intelligence and ability to cope w/ stress