MODULE 3: Developmental Stages in Middle and Late Adolescence Flashcards
Physical Growth in Early Adolescence (12-14 y.o)
- puberty - rapid growth period
- secondary sexual characteristics appear
Intellectual/Cognition in Early Adolescence (12-14 y.o)
- concrete thoughts dominate
- relationship is underdeveloped
- stronger self than social awareness
Autonomy in Early Adolescence (12-14 y.o)
- challenges authority - family
- loneliness
- disobedient
Body Image in Early Adolescence (12-14 y.o)
- preoccupation of Physical Changes
- anxiety about secondary sexual characteristics
- peers as standards for normal appearance
Peer Group in Early Adolescence (12-14 y.o)
- serves as developmental purpose
- contact with opposite sex in groups
Identity Development in Early Adolescence (12-14 y.o)
- daydreaming
- desire for privacy
- emerging sexual feelings
- magnify own problems
Physical Growth in Middle Adolescence (15-16 y.o)
- secondary sexual characteristics advance
- 95% of adult height reached
Intellectual/Cognition in Middle Adolescence (15-16 y.o)
- growth in abstract thoughts
- relationship is better understood
- very self-absorbed
Autonomy in Middle Adolescence (15-16 y.o)
- conflicts with family because of emerging independence
Body Image in Middle Adolescence (15-16 y.o)
- less concern about physical changes
- excessive physical activities
Peer Group in Middle Adolescence (15-16 y.o)
- strong peer allegiances
- sexual drive emerges
Identity Development in Middle Adolescence (15-16 y.o)
- experimentation - sex, drugs, friends, jobs, risk-taking behaviors
Physical Growth in Late Adolescence (17-19 y.o)
- physical maturity and reproductive leveling off and ending
Intellectual/Cognition in Late Adolescence (17-19 y.o)
- abstract thoughts established
- future oriented
- idealistic
Autonomy in Late Adolescence (17-19 y.o)
- emancipation
- adult lifestyle
Body Image in Late Adolescence (17-19 y.o)
- usually comfortable with body image
Peer Group in Late Adolescence (17-19 y.o)
- decisions less influenced by peers
- relates to individuals more than groups
- selection of partners based on preference
Identity Development in Late Adolescence (17-19 y.o)
- Pursue realistic goals
- relate to family as adult
- realization of limitations
- more capable of intimate and complex relationship
What are the 11 Developmental Tasks Associated with Adolescent Transition acccording to Professor Robert Havighurst?
- The adolescent must adjust to a new physical sense of self
- The adolescent must adjust to new intellectual abilities.
- The adolescent must adjust to increased cognitive demands at school
- The adolescent must develop expanded verbal skills
- The adolescent must develop a personal sense of identity
- The adolescent must establish vocational goals
- The adolescent must establish emotional and psychological independence from his or her parents
- The adolescent must develop stable and productive peer relationships
- The adolescent must learn to manage her or his sexuality
- The adolescent must adopt a personal value system
- The adolescent must develop increased impulse control and behavioral maturity.
This approach emphasizes the biological, psychological, and social factors interact to produce the problems adolescents develop.
- The Biopsychosocial Approach
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
- Biological factor
Distorted thoughts, emotional turmoil, inappropriate learning, and troubled relationship may be the cause of adolescents’ problems.
- Psychological factor
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.
- Social factor
Four (4) major problems adolescents face
- Substance Abuse
- Juvenile Delinquency
- Eating Disorder
- Depression and Suicide
Illicit substance and abuse become part of the landscapes of their teenager years
- Substance abuse
Consists of a broad range of behaviors, from socially undesirable behavior to status offenses.
- Juvenile Delinquency
This has become an increasing problems in adolescents which has negative effect physical health and socioemotional development
- Eating Disorder
Adolescents have higher rate of depression than children do.
- Depression and suicide