1. Family/Individual Health
Adolescence
Family/Individual Health

2. Objectives
Describe the 4 types of changes that occur during puberty and adolescence
Summarize the developmental task during adolescence

3. Puberty-
Period of time when males and females become physically able to reproduce
Occurs as a result of the release of hormones
Testosterone and Estrogen are responsible for physical, emotional, and social changes that occur

4. Physically Development of sex characteristics Primary Secondary
Directly related to the production of reproduction cells
Sperm and ovum
Secondary
Body hair
Breasts, muscles, deepening voice, broadening of chest

5. Concerns Physically Change is size and shape Voice
Concern for those that compare themselves to others
Feet and hands grow fast and first
Voice
“Crack”
Switch from high to low

6. Mental Changes Brain reaches adult size and weight Memory increases
See more than 1 solution to problems
Ability to think logically increases
Mature
Understand other’s point of view
New interests, hobbies, and goals

7. Emotional Spurts of energy and strong feelings Roller coaster ride
Friends and family are important
Difficulty communicating

8. Social Friendships and peer acceptance very important
Peers challenge what you stand for and believe in
Feel more deeply and consider others’ needs

9. “Normal” Developmental Tasks
Mature relationships with people of same age
Masculine and feminine social roles
Accepting one’s physique
Emotional independence from parents
Prepare for life events
Set personal standards
Develop social intelligence
Cope with success/failure
Problem solving skills

10. Personal Identity Facts that you believe make you unique
Need to establish and accept
Can I handle responsibilities on my own w/ being reminded?
Can I make my own decisions and accept the consequences?
Am I thinking about after high school?
Do I know I need to work for what I want?

11. Sexual Activity In movies, tv, advertisements, every where
Curiosity want to be adult
Pressure
1 of the biggest decisions teens face

12. Abstinence Conscious decision to avoid harmful behavior such as sex
Only way to 100% prevent pregnancy and disease

13. Consequences of Sexual Activity
Pregnancy
STD
HIV/AIDs
Loss of self respect
Negative social relationships
Family disapproval