Journey Across the Life Span, 3rd Edition Chapter 10 Puberty and Adolescence

Journey Across the Life Span, 3rd Edition Puberty and Adolescence  Puberty or preadolescence (11-14 years)  Begins with the development of secondary sex characteristics  Ends with onset of menses and production of sperm  Characteristics  Rapid physical growth  Changes in body proportions  Development of primary and secondary sex characteristics

Journey Across the Life Span, 3rd Edition Common Frustrations in Puberty and Adolescence  Wishing for independence while needing supervision  Concerned about changing appearance  Seeking acceptance while confused by peers  Struggling to achieve while accepting more responsibility  Fluctuating between adult and childlike impulses  Balancing a demanding schedule while needing increased rest and sleep

Journey Across the Life Span, 3rd Edition Puberty and Adolescence  Adolescence  A transitional period begins with sexual maturity and growth and ending with emotional maturity.  Major characteristics  Stormy emotions  Feelings of insecurity  Introspection  Experimentation and learning  Testing values and beliefs

Journey Across the Life Span, 3rd Edition Physical Characteristics  Puberty  Height and weight  Development of sex characteristics  Primary  Secondary

Journey Across the Life Span, 3rd Edition Physical Characteristics (continued)  Adolescence  Height and weight  Muscle and bone development  Development of other body systems

Journey Across the Life Span, 3rd Edition Vital Signs  Pulse  Respirations  Blood pressure

Journey Across the Life Span, 3rd Edition Developmental Milestones  Motor development  Sexual development  Concerns  Sexually transmitted diseases  Teen pregnancy  Rape

Journey Across the Life Span, 3rd Edition Psychosocial Development  Puberty  Adolescence  Erikson’s task—Identity  Ambivalence

Journey Across the Life Span, 3rd Edition Psychosocial Development (continued)  Emotions  Dating  School and work  Friendships  Experimentation  Testing boundaries  Discipline

Journey Across the Life Span, 3rd Edition Cognitive Development  Piaget—Formal operational thought  Formal reasoning  Scientific reasoning  Problem solving  Abstract thinking

Journey Across the Life Span, 3rd Edition Moral Development  Early adolescence—Kohlberg’s Conventional level  Moral reasoning based on earlier learned principles of right and wrong  Later adolescents begin to question everything and to try out their own code of ethics  Some develop a sense of spiritual awareness

Journey Across the Life Span, 3rd Edition Communication  Increased language and vocabulary skills  Express thoughts and beliefs  Use language common to group, culture, and time

Journey Across the Life Span, 3rd Edition Nutrition  Rapid growth results in need for increased:  Calories  Protein  Minerals  Vitamins  Screen for high cholesterol  Eating habits affected by time pressure and peers

Journey Across the Life Span, 3rd Edition Nutrition (continued)  Concerns  Food fads  Dieting  Anorexia nervosa  Bulimia

Journey Across the Life Span, 3rd Edition Sleep and Rest  Need for adequate sleep—8 hours  Inadequate sleep and rest leads to:  Irritability  Poor school performance  Health problems

Journey Across the Life Span, 3rd Edition Exercise and Leisure  Exercise  Helps maintain good health  Encourages social interactions  Strengthens and builds muscles and endurance  Leisure  Part-time jobs are common

Journey Across the Life Span, 3rd Edition Safety  Common accidents  Motor vehicle  Sporting accidents  Firearm injuries and deaths  Homicides

Journey Across the Life Span, 3rd Edition Health Promotion  Maintain regular medical check-ups  Routine visual and hearing tests  Monitor blood pressure and blood cholesterol

Journey Across the Life Span, 3rd Edition Special Concerns  Depression  Substance abuse

Journey Across the Life Span, 3rd Edition Chapter Challenge  Define ambivalence  Distinguish between primary and secondary sex characteristics  Name the common health concerns for this stage of development