PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT IN ADOLESCENCE

ADOLESCENCE Adolescence is a transitional period in the human life span, linking childhood and adulthood. Hurlock (1973) about 13 until 18 years old Thornburgh (1982 ) about 11 until 22 years old Early adolescence 11 – 13 years old Middle adolescence 14 – 16 years old Last adolescence 17 - 22 years old A. THE NATURE OF ADOLESCENCE As in development during childhood, genetic/biological and environnemental/social factor influence adolescent development. During their childhood years of development, adolescents experienced thousands of hours of interactions with parents, peers, and teachers, but now they face dramatic biological changes, new experiences, and new developmental tasks.

EARLY ADOLESCENCE 11 – 13 YEARS OLD Middle adolescence 14 – 16 years old

Relationships with parents take a different form, moments with peers become more intimate, and dating occurs for the first time, as do sexual exploration and possibly intercourse. The adolescent’s thoughts are more abstract and idealistic. Biological changes trigger a heightened interest in body image. Adolescence has both continuity and discontinuity with childhood. PUBERTY Puberty is not the same as adolescence. Puberty is a period of rapid physical maturation involving hormonal and bodily changes that occurs primarily during early adolescence. We know whether a young boy or girl is going through puberty, but pinpointing puberty’s beginning and end is difficult. Among the most noticeable changes are signs of sexual maturation and increases in height and weight.

B. PHYSICAL CHANGES PHYSICAL CHANGES Attitude Sexual Maturation, Height, and Weight Behavior Healthy STROM DAN STRESS Self image Self esteem

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