Cognitive Development in Adolescence Flashcards
How is the end of adolescence culturally and socially defined?
By becoming an independent and responsible member of society.
How is the start of adolescence biologically defined?
By puberty
During which period are males considered to be adolescent?
During the life period in which they are between the ages of nine and 19.
During which period are females considered to be adolescent?
When they are between the ages of eight and 19.
What is puberty?
A biological process resulting in physical maturity and reproductive competence.
By what is puberty driven?
Hormones (via changes in testosterone, oestradiol, and DHEA).
What percentage of mental disorders emerge before the age of 24 (predominantly during adolescence)?
75% of them
Between what ages do impulse control disorders tend to emerge?
Between the ages of five and 15.
Between what ages do substance use disorders tend to emerge?
Between the ages of 12 and 25.
Between what ages do anxiety disorders tend to emerge?
Between the ages of five and 25.
Between what ages do mood disorders tend to emerge?
Between the ages of 15 and 37.
Between what ages does schizophrenia tend to emerge?
Between the ages of 12 and 22.
What were the leading causes of death in adolescence in 2013?
- Accidents (1)
- Violence (2)
- Suicide (3)
What kind of changes occur in relation to the structure of the brain during adolescence?
Cellular changes.
What persists throughout adolescence in relation to the cellular changes that occur in the brain?
Synaptic pruning in the prefrontal cortex.
