1. Today’s Agenda, 12/11/14:
TO: What changes do we expect to see in adolescences?
Students will watch the video of Erikson’s Psychosocial Changes in adolescence.
Students will record vital signs for two classmates.

2. Adolescence – Physical Development
Puberty and “growth spurts”
Often a traumatic life stage.
Muscle coordination does not advance as quickly as the height & weight can = awkwardness!
Development of sexual organs & secondary sexual characteristics (voice/pubic hair/breast).

3. Adolescence – Mental Development
Learn to make decisions, accept responsibility for their actions
Increase in knowledge and a sharpening of skills.
Conflict: “grow up” or “still a child?”

4. Adolescence – Emotional Development
Often uncertain and feel inadequate and insecure as they try to establish their identity and independence
Worry about appearance, abilities, and relationships w/ others.
Respond to peer group pressures.
Can lead to changes in attitude and behavior and conflict w/ values previously established.
Later….identity has been established.
More control of their feelings and become more mature emotionally.

5. Adolescence – Social Development
Isol from family to association w/ peer groups w/ similar problems and conflicts
If peer relationships develop self-confidence, more secure and satisfied.
Develop a more mature attitude and begin to develop patterns of behavior associated w/ adults.
Need reassurance, support and understanding.

6. Problems during Adolescence
Eating disorders: anorexia (starvation) & bulimia (binging)
Chemical abuse
Suicide: one of the leading causes of death in adolescents

8. Suicide Reasons for suicide: depression grief or loss or love affair
failure in school
inability to meet expectations
influence of suicidal friends or parents
lack of self-esteem

9. Warning Signs Verbal statements: " I'd rather be dead"
"You'd be better off without me"
Sudden changes in appetite / sleep habits
Withdrawal, depression, and moodiness
Excessive fatigue or agitation
Neglect of personal hygiene
Alcohol or drug abuse
Loss of interest in hobbies and other aspects of life
Injuring one's body
Giving away possessions
Saying goodbye to family and friends

10. Erikson’s Eight Stages of Psychosocial Development
Stage of Development – 12 – 18 y/o
Basic Conflict – identity vs. role confusion
Major Life Event – Peer
Conflict Resolution – search for self by making variety of choices, relies on peers for support and reassurance; if needs not met, experience role confusion and loss of self-belief