Chapter 10: Perspectives on Adolescent Development Chapter 11: Physical Development.
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Transcript of Chapter 10: Perspectives on Adolescent Development Chapter 11: Physical Development.
What are some of the major challenges of adolescence?
What are the major physical changes that accompany this stage?
What were some of your memorable experiences during this stage (good or bad)?
Adolescence ◦ Transitional stage between childhood and
adulthood.◦ This period has been prolonged in modern
society. ________________________
◦ Period at which person reaches sexual maturity.◦ Pubescence is used to denote the whole period
during which changes relative to sexual maturation are taking place.
◦ Includes biological, psychological, and social changes.
Many cultures have unique ceremonies to celebrate transitions to adulthood. ◦ Quinceaneras, Bar-mitzvah, Sweet 16, Vine
jumping, Piercing ceremonies, Clitoris removal.
◦ Apache Video◦ African Female Circumcision Video
According to Erikson the chief psychosocial task of adolescence is ____________________________________________◦ Tasks include:
Sexual Social Physical Moral Vocational Psychological
Development of Identity◦ Experimentation of various roles
without assuming any one role.◦ Length of adolescence and
degree of conflict experienced by adolescents will vary by culture and society.
◦ Failure to establish identity during this time creates self doubt and role confusion.
◦ Links to alcoholism, delinquency, social withdrawal, and anxiety.
Moratorium◦ Exploration period
Foreclosure ◦ Refers to the individual who has undergone no
or very little exploration. ◦ Person remains firmly committed to childhood
based values. ____________________________
◦ No commitment to any definite direction in their lives.
◦ Least developmentally advanced of the statuses.
Achievement ◦ _________________________________________________
__________________________________________
1) Accepting ones physique and using the body effectively.
2) Achieving emotional independence from _______________________________.
3) Achieving a masculine or feminine social sex role.
4) Achieving new and more mature relations with peers of both sexes.
5) Desiring and achieving socially responsible behavior.
6) Acquiring a set of values and an ethical system as a guide to behavior.
7) Preparing for an ______________________.8) Preparing for marriage and family life.
The adjustment of minority groups to the culture of the dominant group.
Class discussion◦ How many students were raised in a home with
different cultural expectations? ◦ How did the values of the cultures differ?◦ How did you navigate these differences?◦ How did these differences affect your
relationships with your parents and peers?◦ How will you deal with this issue when you have
children?
The Endocrine Gland◦ A gland that secretes
hormones into the blood stream.
◦ Three glands to know Pituitary Adrenal Gonads
Known as the master gland
Produces hormones that regulate growth◦ Gonadotropic hormones
(GnRH) Influence gonad
functioning. _________________________
____________________ Luteinizing hormone(LH)
◦ ________________________________________ Affects overall growth
and shaping of the skeleton.
Ovaries◦ Secrete estrogens
Stimulate development of: Sexual organs Female secondary sexual
characteristics such as growth of pubic hair, breasts, and distribution of fat.
◦ Progesterone Produced when egg is
released Prepares uterus for
pregnancy and for maintaining pregnancy.
Commonly found in birth control pills.
Testes◦ Under the stimulation of
LH from the pituitary, the testes in the male begin the production of testosterone. Responsible for
development of male sex organs. Penis Scrotum Prostate gland
Also responsible for secondary male sexual characteristics. Muscularity Voice change Face and body hair
Menarche- onset of menstruation Average age 12-13 years
◦ Ranges have been noted from 9-18 years◦ Average age in 1905 __________________________
Usually does not occur until maximum growth rates in height and weight have been achieved.
Varies in length from 20-40 days with 28 as an average cycle.
Time of ovulation about 14 days before the onset of the next menstrual period.
A growth spurt in height begins in early adolescence, accompanied by an increase in weight and body proportion.◦ Girls start to physically mature earlier and stop
growing earlier.◦ ___________________________________________.
_______________________◦ Life threatening emotional
disorder characterize by an obsession of being slender. Excessive loss of body
weight(15% below optimal level)
Excessive weight loss measures(excessive exercise, caloric restriction, use of laxatives/diuretics, purging)
Life Threatening VIDEO on Anorexia