Developing the Whole Person Flashcards
It is a unique developmental period.
Adolescence (Natalia Jaworska, PhD and Glenda MacQueen, MD, PhD)
Adolescence is a period of transition from _______ to _________.
Childhood to adulthood
Adolescent development happens in ___________.
Several stages
Observable changes occur which include:
Physiological, mental, social, emotional, and spiritual developments
Adolescence is __________ but not fixed.
Temporarily confined
The four developmental periods:
Early adolescence
Middle adolescence
Late adolescence
Emerging adulthood
Characteristics and observable changes of early adolescence:
- 10 to 14 years Old
- The beginning of the puberty stage.
- Changes in hormones happen, contributing to mood swings.
- Physical growth and changes are significant.
- Hair growth in the armpits and some on the genitals.
- Testicle enlargement (males) and breast development (females).
- Girls start their menstruation period at age 12.
- Many become curious about what is happening, resulting in anxiety.
- This stage is where they value their privacy and independence.
- Understanding abstract ideas is not that substantial, but one has an eagerness to learn.
- No concrete plans for the future.
- Begins thinking and considering spiritual and moral values.
Characteristics and observable changes of middle adolescence:
- 15 to 17 years old
- Puberty stage is almost complete.
- Development in the physical aspect becomes slower among females but continues among males.
- Emotionally unstable most of the time.
- Most of them are egocentric.
- Most of them spend more time with their peers than with their parents and siblings.
- They enjoy hanging around with their friends rather than staying at home with the family.
- It is a period of risk-taking behaviors.
- They find satisfaction in exploring new things.
- Begins to think outside the box and starts to plan for their future.
- Most of them are very idealistic.
- Many become interested and involved in a romantic relationship
- Wants to be involved in a group and seeks more independence.
- Arguments between them and their parents do occur.
- This is the peak of peer pressure.
- They become conscious of their community.
Characteristics and observable changes of late adolescence:
- 18 to 24 years old
- Fewer to almost complete physical developments
- Considers mental or cognitive growth
- Maturity becomes evident with regard to decision-making.
- They become less impulsive, more critical and rational.
- They now have a better control with their emotions.
- They can now identify their own core values.
- Start to value family relationship
- Becomes emotionally stable.
- Life-plans are more specific.
- Faith in God is stronger.
This development stage happened between ages 18-25 which occurs after the adolescence period and before young adulthood.
Emerging adulthood (Jeffrey Jensen Arnett)
This is more described as a period of identity exploration.
Emerging adulthood
This theory of Arnett was rooted in Erik Erikson’s proposed stage.
Theory of Psychosocial Development (20th century)
This theory features _____ stages that take place throughout the human life span.
Eight
The fifth stage, which happens during the adolescence, is a period of ______________.
Identity exploration and development.
During this stage, adolescents attempt to determine who they are while also imagining possible futures for themselves. It is the stage when individuals begin to pursue specific options for their lives, forgoing other options.
Emerging adulthood
