Lesson 3: Stages and Challenges in Middle and Late Adolescence Flashcards
adolescence derived form latin word ______
adolescere
adolescere means?
To grow up
defined as developmental stage
of transition from the period of
puberty to the legal age or age
of majority.
adolescence
focuses on human growth and changes
across the lifespan, including physical,
cognitive, social, intellectual, perceptual,
personality and emotional growth.
Human Development
a person’s biological inheritance
from one’s biological parents.
In scientific perspective, it
impacts the human traits,
physical, emotional, intellectual
NATU
The environment of a child
plays a vital role in the
development of one’s
individuality.
It influence the learning and
other external factors ,e.g.,
product of exposure , learning
NURTU
Puberty
Most males physically mature as
they gains muscles and strength as
well as greater height
Development of sexual traits for
both sexes
Growth Spurt
Physical Changes
Low self-esteem due to hormonal
changes
Idealism and high expectations
Asserts for independence from their
elders
Concerns about being attractive
Wants intimacy in relationships
Emotional Changes in
Peers becomes essential part of their
lives
Desires friends of same views, ideals
and interests
Becomes romantically attached
Highly influenced by peers such as
joining gangs and engaging in risky
Social Changes
Looks up to people of interest and
achievements
Higher cognition in the face of life’s
realities
Understands point of concerns and
issues pertaining to the family and
society
Cognitive/Intellectual
Changes
What is the letter “C”
which is like a voice in
your head that helps you
know what’s right or
wrong?
conscience
Children use their senses to learn things about both
themselves and their environment
Sensorimotor Intelligence (0-2
y.o)
Children begin to engage in symbolic play
and learn to manipulate symbols.
Preoperational Thinking (2-7
y.o)
As children continue into elementary school, they
become able to represent ideas and events more
flexibly and logically.
Concrete Operational (7-11
y.o)
In the last of the Piagetian stages, the child
becomes able to reason not only about tangible
objects and events, but also about hypothetical
or abstract ones.
Formal Operational
