Development in Adolescents Flashcards
a transitional stage /
period of development
Adolescence
physical changes
Puberty
Basic concepts of Adolescents
Growth
Development
Maturity
Heredity
height, weight
Growth
child to adult
Development
psychological
development
Maturity
genetic make up
Heredity
Development is
Sequential
Distinct
Holistic
Active
Principles of Development
The cephalocaudal principle
The proximodistal principle
The age and level of maturation differs among individuals, especially
among girls and boys, in addition, people mature at varying age.
Development is DISTINCT
Development
covers the
physiological,
cognitive, and
socio-emotional
dimensions .
Development is
HOLISTIC
Development
among
individuals is
unstoppable.
Development
is ACTIVE
Developmental Milestones
EARLY
ADOLESCENCE
MIDDLE
ADOLESENCE
LATE
ADOLESCENCE
Developmental Areas
Biological
Psychological
Psychosocial
Cognitive
Focus is on physical and sexual
development determined by genes &
biology.
Biological
Focus is on
adolescence as a
period of
sexual excitement
and anxiety.
Psychological
Focus is on identity formation;
adolescents’ struggle between achieving
identity and diffusion
Psychosocial
Focus is on formal
operational thought;
moving beyond
concrete,
actual experiences
and beginning to
think in logical and
abstract terms.
Cognitive
influenced by family, peers religion, schools, the media, community, and world events
Ecological
Focus is on the
relationship
between social and
environmental
factors and their
influence on
behavior. Children
learn through
modeling.
Social Cognitive
Learning
Focus is on culture in which the child
grows up.
Culture
Developmental tasks & skills of a Filipino adolescent
Being courageous in
standing up and
being different from
your friends.
Developing s elf
esteem
Learning how media
and advertising are
trying to influence your
thinking and feelings
Becoming aware,
critical and being
involved with social
issues.
Embracing healthy
lifestyle.
Developing spirituality
Developing
occupational skills.
Self reliance.
Ability to manage
their finance
Social
responsibility.
Mature work
orientation
Personal
responsibility
Positive attitude
toward work
