Developmental Psychology

Adolescence

Aim
To provide a comprehensive overview of physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development during adolescence.
Learning outcomes

    Summarize the key physical growth patterns during adolescence.
    Describe the physical changes that occur during puberty.
    Explain the role of hormones in adolescent development.
    Describe the changes in brain maturation during adolescence.
    Explain how these changes affect cognitive abilities and decision-making.
    Discuss the impact of sleep patterns on adolescent cognitive development.
    Identify and describe the characteristics of emotional development during adolescence.
    Explain the changes in social relationships and peer interactions.
    Discuss the development of self-concept and identity during adolescence.

Key terms

Puberty
Hormones
Brain maturation
Sleep patterns
Emotional development
Social development
Self-concept
Identity development
Identity crisis
Peer relationships
Intimacy
Identity formation


Questions for thought:

What developmental changes are typical for adolescence?

What are the most important developmental tasks that are specific for adolescence?


Lally, Martha, & Valentine-French, S. (2017). Lifespan Development: A Psychological Perspective (Second Edition). Martha Lally, Suzanne Valentine-French.(chapter 6)
Textbook can be found on: http://dept.clcillinois.edu/psy/LifespanDevelopment.pdf Compulsory reading: pp. 215-218, 220-221, 227-229, 233 - 235, 237-240
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Exercise questions after reading

What physical changes occur during the puberty?

Can you describe Erikson´s fifth psychosocial task?

Can you describe Marcia´s four identity statuses?

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