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Adolescents
“A growing body of knowledge shows
that what happens to students between
the ages of 10 and 14 determines not
only their future success in school, but
success in life as well.”
Characteristics of
Adolescence
Physical Changes
Social Changes (Psychosocial)
Emotional Changes
Cognitive (Intellectual)
Human Development
Infancy
Young childhood
Later childhood
PREADOLESCENCE – more change occurs
during adolescence than any other stage in
life except infancy
Adolescence
adulthood
Physical Changes
Growth Spurts – girls – 12, boys – 14
increase in weight, height, heart size, lung capacity, muscular strength. Bone
growth is faster than muscle development – can result in lack of coordination and
awkwardness.
In girls, sex characteristics continue to develop
with breasts enlarging and menstruation
beginning
Glandular imbalances resulting in acne
Fluctuation in metabolism may cause extreme
restlessness at times
Ravenous appetites
Social (Psychosocial)
Changes
Allegiance shifts from parents to peers
Peers become sources for standards and
models of behavior
Puppy love emerges
Pre-occupied with themselves
Yearning to be accepted
Three Theories Related to
Adolescent Change:
Erik Erikson
Abraham Maslow
Jean Piaget
Maslow (1967)
Increased responsibility
Achievement
Self-esteem Recognition
Status
Sense of belonging Interpersonal relationships
External expectations Work performance
Rules, regulations