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Adolescent Development

Adolescent Development. Psychology, Unit 6. Today’s Objectives. Describe the physical changes of adolescence Explain the cognitive changes and the fallacies of cognition in adolescence Critique the changes in personality and social development

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Adolescent Development

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  1. Adolescent Development Psychology, Unit 6

  2. Today’s Objectives • Describe the physical changes of adolescence • Explain the cognitive changes and the fallacies of cognition in adolescence • Critique the changes in personality and social development • Determine the root causes for the problems of adolescence

  3. Physical Changes • Growth Spurt • Sexual development: puberty • Early development due to hormones in preservatives • Sexual activity is occurring at increasingly younger ages • Teen pregnancy is higher than it has been in 20 years

  4. Cognitive Changes • Egocentric version of formal operations stage • 2 fallacies of teen cognition • Imaginary audience: delusion that one is constantly being observed by others • Personal fable: delusion that one is unique, unrealistically important and invulnerable

  5. Personality and Social Dev. • Form an identity from intense self-exploration (identity crisis) • Relationships with peers- desperate need to fit in with peers; formation of cliques • Relationships with parents- realize parents are fallible and rebel against the guidance parents wish to provide

  6. Problems of Adolescence • Decline in self-esteem- negative body image and ?s over intelligence • Depression and suicide- highest affected group suffering from major depression, alcohol/drug abuse, and suicide rates • Youth violence- overall decrease in crime, but a rise in youth violence

  7. Exit Ticket • Describe the physical changes of adolescence • Explain the cognitive changes and the fallacies of cognition in adolescence • Critique the changes in personality and social development • Determine the root causes for the problems of adolescence

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