1. Adolescent Development
Psychology, Unit 6

2. Today’s Objectives Describe the physical changes of adolescence
Explain the cognitive changes and the fallacies of cognition in adolescence
Critique the changes in personality and social development
Determine the root causes for the problems of adolescence

3. Physical Changes
Growth Spurt
Sexual development: puberty
Early development due to hormones in preservatives
Sexual activity is occurring at increasingly younger ages
Teen pregnancy is higher than it has been in 20 years

4. Cognitive Changes Egocentric version of formal operations stage
2 fallacies of teen cognition
Imaginary audience: delusion that one is constantly being observed by others
Personal fable: delusion that one is unique, unrealistically important and invulnerable

5. Personality and Social Dev.
Form an identity from intense self-exploration (identity crisis)
Relationships with peers- desperate need to fit in with peers; formation of cliques
Relationships with parents- realize parents are fallible and rebel against the guidance parents wish to provide

6. Problems of Adolescence
Decline in self-esteem- negative body image and ?s over intelligence
Depression and suicide- highest affected group suffering from major depression, alcohol/drug abuse, and suicide rates
Youth violence- overall decrease in crime, but a rise in youth violence

7. Exit Ticket Describe the physical changes of adolescence
Explain the cognitive changes and the fallacies of cognition in adolescence
Critique the changes in personality and social development
Determine the root causes for the problems of adolescence