MODULE 3: Developmental Stages in Middle and Late Adolescence

Question 1

Physical Growth in Early Adolescence (12-14 y.o)

Answer 1

• puberty - rapid growth period
• secondary sexual characteristics appear

Question 2

Intellectual/Cognition in Early Adolescence (12-14 y.o)

Answer 2

• concrete thoughts dominate
• relationship is underdeveloped
• stronger self than social awareness

Question 3

Autonomy in Early Adolescence (12-14 y.o)

Answer 3

• challenges authority - family
• loneliness
• disobedient

Question 4

Body Image in Early Adolescence (12-14 y.o)

Answer 4

• preoccupation of Physical Changes
• anxiety about secondary sexual characteristics
• peers as standards for normal appearance

Question 5

Peer Group in Early Adolescence (12-14 y.o)

Answer 5

• serves as developmental purpose
• contact with opposite sex in groups

Question 6

Identity Development in Early Adolescence (12-14 y.o)

Answer 6

• daydreaming
• desire for privacy
• emerging sexual feelings
• magnify own problems

Question 7

Physical Growth in Middle Adolescence (15-16 y.o)

Answer 7

• secondary sexual characteristics advance
• 95% of adult height reached

Question 8

Intellectual/Cognition in Middle Adolescence (15-16 y.o)

Answer 8

• growth in abstract thoughts
• relationship is better understood
• very self-absorbed

Question 9

Autonomy in Middle Adolescence (15-16 y.o)

Answer 9

• conflicts with family because of emerging independence

Question 10

Body Image in Middle Adolescence (15-16 y.o)

Answer 10

• less concern about physical changes
• excessive physical activities

Question 11

Peer Group in Middle Adolescence (15-16 y.o)

Answer 11

• strong peer allegiances
• sexual drive emerges

Question 12

Identity Development in Middle Adolescence (15-16 y.o)

Answer 12

• experimentation - sex, drugs, friends, jobs, risk-taking behaviors

Question 13

Physical Growth in Late Adolescence (17-19 y.o)

Answer 13

• physical maturity and reproductive leveling off and ending

Question 14

Intellectual/Cognition in Late Adolescence (17-19 y.o)

Answer 14

• abstract thoughts established
• future oriented
• idealistic

Question 15

Autonomy in Late Adolescence (17-19 y.o)

Answer 15

• emancipation
• adult lifestyle

Question 16

Body Image in Late Adolescence (17-19 y.o)

Answer 16

• usually comfortable with body image

Question 17

Peer Group in Late Adolescence (17-19 y.o)

Answer 17

• decisions less influenced by peers
• relates to individuals more than groups
• selection of partners based on preference

Question 18

Identity Development in Late Adolescence (17-19 y.o)

Answer 18

• Pursue realistic goals
• relate to family as adult
• realization of limitations
• more capable of intimate and complex relationship

Question 19

What are the 11 Developmental Tasks Associated with Adolescent Transition acccording to Professor Robert Havighurst?

Answer 19

1. The adolescent must adjust to a new physical sense of self
2. The adolescent must adjust to new intellectual abilities.
3. The adolescent must adjust to increased cognitive demands at school
4. The adolescent must develop expanded verbal skills
5. The adolescent must develop a personal sense of identity
6. The adolescent must establish vocational goals
7. The adolescent must establish emotional and psychological independence from his or her parents
8. The adolescent must develop stable and productive peer relationships
9. The adolescent must learn to manage her or his sexuality
10. The adolescent must adopt a personal value system
11. The adolescent must develop increased impulse control and behavioral maturity.

Question 20

This approach emphasizes the biological, psychological, and social factors interact to produce the problems adolescents develop.

Answer 20

• The Biopsychosocial Approach

Question 21

Adolescents’ problems are believed to be caused by malfunctioning of the body. Scientists who adopt a biological approach focus on the brain and genetic factors as a causes of problems

Answer 21

• Biological factor

Question 22

Distorted thoughts, emotional turmoil, inappropriate learning, and troubled relationship may be the cause of adolescents’ problems.

Answer 22

• Psychological factor

Question 23

Adolescents’ problems apeear in most cultures. However, the frequency and intensity of these problems vary across cultures, with variations linked to social economic, technological and religious aspects of cultures.

Answer 23

• Social factor

Question 24

Four (4) major problems adolescents face

Answer 24

• Substance Abuse
• Juvenile Delinquency
• Eating Disorder
• Depression and Suicide

Question 25

Illicit substance and abuse become part of the landscapes of their teenager years

Answer 25

• Substance abuse

Question 26

Consists of a broad range of behaviors, from socially undesirable behavior to status offenses.

Answer 26

• Juvenile Delinquency

Question 27

This has become an increasing problems in adolescents which has negative effect physical health and socioemotional development

Answer 27

• Eating Disorder

Question 28

Adolescents have higher rate of depression than children do.

Answer 28

• Depression and suicide