Lesson 4: Development Stages in Middle and Late Adolescence

Question 1

The duration of Early Adolescence

Answer 1

10 to 13 years old

Question 2

The duration of Middle Adolescence

Answer 2

14 to 16 years old

Question 3

The duration of Late Adolescence

Answer 3

17 to 20 years old

Question 4

What are common roles in society?

Answer 4

• birth order
• nature of work
• occupation or title

Question 5

Changes in Adolescence

Answer 5

• Physiological
• Cognitive growth
• Idealism
• Socialization
• Sexual Experimentation

Question 6

Involves the physical changes that happen during the adolescent stage. During this, the adolescent body matures sexually.

Answer 6

Puberty

Question 7

Also happens during adolescence as the brain continues to grow and develop. New cognitive skills develop such as reasoning, abstract thinking, and increased intelligence.

Answer 7

Cognitive Development

Question 8

Happens during adolescence when adolescent desire for more autonomy and independence from their families; and as their friends and peers become their primary influence, taking over the previous the their parents had.

Answer 8

Social Development

Question 9

Are hallmarks of the adolescence stage. Belief and values are formed at this stage, sometimes even questioning the existing and accepted social norms.

Answer 9

Idealism and Experimentation

Question 10

Evolves from an individual’s own set of belief and values systems, in the roles he has identified for himself, the responsibilities he recognizes and owns, and the expectations others have of him.

Answer 10

Self-Identity or Self-concept