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Adolescence

Adolescence. Unit 5 Lesson 5. Objectives. Define adolescence and explore theories of. Identify the developmental tasks of adolescence. Review physical, cognitive, and personality changes. Discuss concept of identify formation in adolescence.

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Adolescence

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  1. Adolescence Unit 5 Lesson 5

  2. Objectives • Define adolescence and explore theories of. • Identify the developmental tasks of adolescence. • Review physical, cognitive, and personality changes. • Discuss concept of identify formation in adolescence. • Explore social development of adolescence and the role of peers and family.

  3. What Is Adolescence? • Transition period between childhood and adulthood where physical and cognitive changes prepare us for adult responsibilities.

  4. Physical Changes • Pubescence – • Two yrs before puberty • Growth spurt • Dvpt 2ndary sex characteristics – • Sex-specific, not essential for reproduction • Puberty- • Point at which sexual organs mature

  5. GIRLS: 10-12 yrs Grow 2-3 ½ ‘ per yr Secondary sex characteristics- Breasts, Hips, Hair growth Primary sex characteristics- 1st Menarche (period) ~12y 6m Fully mature ~16 Physical Dvpt

  6. BOYS- 12-14 yrs old Grow 2-4 ‘ per year Secondary sex characteristics- Facial/Chest Hair, Broader shoulders, Deeper voices Primary sex characteristics- 1stSpermarche (nocturnal emission) ~14 yrs Fully mature ~18 Physical Dvpt

  7. Varying Rates of Maturity • Girls 10-15, Boys 11-16 • Asynchrony – uneven growth of parts • Boys who mature early may have advantage – excel in sports, attract girls = self-confidence • Girls who mature early may be at disadvantage – embarrassed, pressure to engage in social activities not ready for • Early bloomers= greater drug/alcohol use, more problems w/law • Early girls, late boys = more psych & social problems • Late bloomers either sex feel inferior, sensitive to differences

  8. Cognitive Dvpt • Piaget: Enter Stage 4 • Formal Operational • Hypothetical • Abstract • Introspection • Rationalize • Idealistic • “messianic complex” • Kohlberg & Morality • Conventional

  9. Understanding Adolescence • Kurt Lewin (1890-1947) • Marginal Man • G. Stanley Hall (1904) • Theory of Recapitulation • Period of “storm & stress” • R.J. Havighurst (1972) • Developmental Tasks • Stress is minimal!

  10. Havighurst’s Development Tasks • Achieve new & more mature relations with peers of both sexes • Achieve masculine or feminine social role • Accept one’s physique • Achieve emotional independence from parents & adults • Prepare for marriage & family life • Prepare for economic career • Acquire set of values and ethical systems to guide behavior • Desire & achieve socially responsible behavior • R.J. Havighurst (1972). Developmental tasks & education.

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