Adolescent Development Flashcards
What is Adolescence
This is the transition period from childhood to adulthood, puberty to independence
What is Puberty
This is the period of maturation, the person becomes capable of reproducing
What Characteristics is Developed in Puberty
- Primary sex characteristics
2. Secondary sex characteristics
What are the Primary Sex Characteristics
Reproductive organs, first period, first ejaculatory experience
What are the Secondary Sex Characteristics
Body hair, breast (female), changes in voice and facial hair
What Happens to Early Maturing Boys
They tend to be physically stronger, taller, and more athletic than later maturing peers
What are Happens to Late Maturing Boys
They develop a stronger sense of identity
What happens during Puberty
The brain stops automatically adding new connections and becomes more efficient by “reworking”
What is Synaptic Pruning
This is the selective removal of unnecessary neurons and connections to improve brain efficiency
What is Adolescent Egocentrism
This is an increased self-conscious belief that others are interested in them
What do Adolescents think
“It can’t happen to me, I am special”
What are the Identity Stages for Adolescents
- Identity diffusion
- Identity foreclosure
- Identity moratorium
- identity achievement
What is Identity diffusion
the adolescents have not yet experienced an identity crisis
What is Identity foreclosure
The adolescents have made a commitment but have not experienced an identity crisis
What is Identity Moratorium
The adolescent is in the midst of an identity crisis and has not made a clear commitment to an identity
