Adolescence

Question 1

What are the areas of development

Answer 1

Physical– Walking growing taller
intellectual – Reading analyzing information
emotional – Express feelings and emotions in a healthy way
social – Interacting with others
moral– Right from wrong

Question 2

What are the stages of human growth and development

Answer 2

Infancy 0–2 
Toddlers 2–3
Preschoolers 3– 4 
school age 5–12 
adolescence 12–18 
adulthood 18+ 
ageing 65+

Question 3

What is adolescence

Answer 3

Starts around puberty journey of self discovery
 – who am I 
– what can I do 
– how do I feel 
– where do I fit in

Question 4

What are some physical development in adolescence

Answer 4

Increased hormones
body changes

Needs 
Healthy eating
Adequate sleep 
Exercise 
Hygiene

Question 5

What are some intellectual development of adolescence

Answer 5

Brain growth

Complex creative thinking

responsibility

decision making skills

problem-solving skills

discovery of learning style

Question 6

What are some emotional development of adolescence

Answer 6

Learn to identify and meet their own needs

appropriate emotional reactions

Accept responsibility and behaviour

balance dependence and independence

Question 7

What are some social developments of adolescence

Answer 7

Social maturity

Share viewpoints

Think of others needs leadership

Participation volunteering

Excepted by others

Take on meaningful roles

Question 8

What are the needs of an adolescent

Answer 8

Sense of belonging,

acceptance,

cooperation,

conflict resolution

Question 9

What are the developmental tasks of an adolescent

Answer 9

1. Understand who you are
2. make affective choices to help you mature
3. develop mature relationships with others
4. achieve responsibility and independence
5. prepare for your career