Adolescence (Ages 12 - 17) Flashcards
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What are the ages that define adolescence?
Ages 12-17 years
Adolescence is a crucial developmental stage.
What marks the transition into adolescence?
Puberty
Puberty triggers various physical and emotional changes.
What are some physical changes that occur during adolescence?
Rapid height and weight gains, increased brain development, emotional turmoil, mood swings, body dysphoria, increased risk-taking behaviors
These changes are significant and can impact behavior.
What cognitive development occurs during adolescence?
Students begin to think abstractly, reason about hypothetical problems, use deductive reasoning, consider moral, philosophical, and social issues, and plan for the future
This represents a shift to more complex thinking.
How do students develop a sense of self during adolescence?
With support and freedom to explore who they are and what they want to be
This exploration is crucial for identity formation.
What role do social relationships play in adolescent development?
They allow students to find acceptance and belonging, and broaden their perspectives, beliefs, and values
Social interactions are vital for emotional and social growth.
Fill in the blank: The transition into adolescence is marked by _______.
puberty
True or False: Adolescents do not begin to think abstractly until after age 17.
False
Abstract thinking begins during adolescence.
What is puberty?
Puberty typically occurs between ages 12 and 17, involving changes such as the development of secondary sexual characteristics, growth spurts, and alterations in body composition.
What is the identity versus role confusion stage?
Adolescents between the ages of 12-17 engage in the exploration and formation of personal identity, including values, beliefs, and aspirations.
What is the formal operational stage?
In adolescents between ages 12 and 17, thinking becomes more abstract, complex, and systematic.
