AdolescenceAdolescence

Unit 5Unit 5

Lesson 5Lesson 5

ObjectivesObjectives

Define adolescence and explore theories of.Define adolescence and explore theories of. Identify the developmental tasks of adolescence.Identify the developmental tasks of adolescence. Review physical, cognitive, and personality Review physical, cognitive, and personality

changes.changes. Discuss concept of identify formation in Discuss concept of identify formation in

adolescence.adolescence. Explore social development of adolescence and Explore social development of adolescence and

the role of peers and family.the role of peers and family.

What Is Adolescence?What Is Adolescence?

Transition period between childhood and Transition period between childhood and adulthood where physical and cognitive changes adulthood where physical and cognitive changes

prepare us for adult responsibilities.prepare us for adult responsibilities.

Physical ChangesPhysical Changes

Pubescence – Pubescence – Two yrs before puberty Two yrs before puberty Growth spurtGrowth spurt Dvpt 2ndary sex characteristics – Dvpt 2ndary sex characteristics –

• Sex-specific, not essential for reproductionSex-specific, not essential for reproduction

Puberty-Puberty- Point at which sexual organs maturePoint at which sexual organs mature

Physical DvptPhysical Dvpt

GIRLS:GIRLS: 10-12 yrs10-12 yrs Grow 2-3 ½ ‘ per yrGrow 2-3 ½ ‘ per yr Secondary sex Secondary sex

characteristics-characteristics- Breasts, Hips, Hair Breasts, Hips, Hair

growthgrowth Primary sex Primary sex

characteristics- characteristics- 11stst Menarche (period) Menarche (period)

~12y 6m~12y 6m Fully mature ~16Fully mature ~16

Physical DvptPhysical DvptBOYS-BOYS- 12-14 yrs old12-14 yrs old Grow 2-4 ‘ per yearGrow 2-4 ‘ per year Secondary sex Secondary sex

characteristics-characteristics- Facial/Chest Hair, Facial/Chest Hair,

Broader shoulders, Broader shoulders, Deeper voicesDeeper voices

Primary sex characteristics-Primary sex characteristics- 11stst Spermarche Spermarche

(nocturnal emission) (nocturnal emission) ~14 yrs~14 yrs

Fully mature ~18Fully mature ~18

Varying Rates of MaturityVarying Rates of Maturity

Girls 10-15, Boys 11-16Girls 10-15, Boys 11-16 AsynchronyAsynchrony – uneven growth of parts – uneven growth of parts

Boys who mature early may have advantage – excel in sports, Boys who mature early may have advantage – excel in sports, attract girls = self-confidenceattract girls = self-confidence

Girls who mature early may be at disadvantage – embarrassed, Girls who mature early may be at disadvantage – embarrassed, pressure to engage in social activities not ready forpressure to engage in social activities not ready for

Early bloomers= greater drug/alcohol use, more problems w/lawEarly bloomers= greater drug/alcohol use, more problems w/law Early girls, late boys = more psych & social problemsEarly girls, late boys = more psych & social problems Late bloomers either sex feel inferior, sensitive to differencesLate bloomers either sex feel inferior, sensitive to differences

Cognitive DvptCognitive Dvpt Piaget: Enter Stage 4Piaget: Enter Stage 4 Formal OperationalFormal Operational

HypotheticalHypothetical AbstractAbstract IntrospectionIntrospection RationalizeRationalize Idealistic Idealistic

• ““messianic complex”messianic complex”

Kohlberg & MoralityKohlberg & Morality Conventional Conventional

Understanding AdolescenceUnderstanding Adolescence

Kurt Lewin (1890-1947)Kurt Lewin (1890-1947) Marginal ManMarginal Man

G. Stanley Hall (1904)G. Stanley Hall (1904) Theory of Recapitulation Theory of Recapitulation Period of “storm & stress”Period of “storm & stress”

R.J. Havighurst (1972)R.J. Havighurst (1972) Developmental TasksDevelopmental Tasks Stress is minimal!Stress is minimal!

Havighurst’s Development TasksHavighurst’s Development Tasks Achieve new & more mature relations with peers of both Achieve new & more mature relations with peers of both

sexessexes Achieve masculine or feminine social roleAchieve masculine or feminine social role Accept one’s physiqueAccept one’s physique Achieve emotional independence from parents & adultsAchieve emotional independence from parents & adults Prepare for marriage & family lifePrepare for marriage & family life Prepare for economic careerPrepare for economic career Acquire set of values and ethical systems to guide behaviorAcquire set of values and ethical systems to guide behavior Desire & achieve socially responsible behaviorDesire & achieve socially responsible behavior

R.J. Havighurst (1972). R.J. Havighurst (1972). Developmental tasks & education.Developmental tasks & education.