ADOLESCENT'S GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

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Adolescence is a period of
transition between
childhood & adulthood –a
time of rapid physical,
cognitive, social, &
emotional maturation as the
boy prepares for manhood
& the girls prepares for
womanhood

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TERMS
1)PUBERTY
2)PREPUBESENCE
3)PUBERTY
4) POSTPUBESENCE
5)ADOLESCENCE
6) PUBERTAL GROWTH SPURT

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DEVELOPMENTAL TASKS IN
ADOLESCENCE:
PREADOLESCENCE:
1) Develop readiness for & acceptance of body changes
2) Assert one’s independence of adults
3) Achieve acceptance in one’ peer group
4) Develop new intellectual skills
EARLY ADOLSCENCE:
1) Physical changes
2) Alterations in self-concept & body images
3) Psychological void from experiencing magnitude of tasts
4) Gradual tapering of hobbies & former special interests
5) Increase in group activities ( closeness with peers )
6) Sense of loss ( parents, former values & interests , dependency )

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MIDDLE ADOLESCENCE:
1) Accept & adjust to a maturing body
2) One’s sexuality as a male/ female
3) Accept & learn one’s sex role
4) Achieve acceptance in one’s peer group
5) Search for & achieve a sense of identity
6) Achieve some degree of independence from parents
7) Develop mature behavior patterns
LATE ADOLESCENCE:
1) Achieve independence from parents
2) Develop a system of values & philosophy of life
3) Establish a close personal affectional relationship with another
4) Choose a life vocation
5) Develop the skills & competencies required for success in one’s
chosen vocation

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Primary Sex Characteristics are the external & internal organs that carry out the reproductive
functions ( ovaries, uterus, breasts, penis ).
Secondary Sex Characteristics are the changes that occur throughout the body as a result of
hormonal changes ( voice alterations, development of facial & pubertal hairs, fat deposition ) but
that does not play a direct part in reproduction

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GIRLS BOYS
 Breasts changes
 Rapid increase in height & weight
 Growth of pubic hair
 Appearance of axillary hair
 Menstruation
 Skin becomes oily
 Hips widen
 Uterus , ovaries enlarges
 External genitals enlarge
 Sexual desire
 Sexual attraction
 Initiation of sexual behaviors
 Enlargement of testicals
 Growth of pubic hair ,axillary hair, hair
on upper lips, hair on face, & elsewhere
on the body ( facial hairs )
 Rapid increase in height
 Changes in larynx & consequently the
voice
 Muscles develop
 Shoulders broaden
 Penis , testicals enlarges
 Erections in boys
 Sperm production , Nocturnal emissions
 Sexual desire
 Sexual attraction
 Initiation of sexual behaviors
USUAL SEQUENCE OF MATURATIONAL CHANGES:

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FREUD’S PSYCHOSEXUAL
THEORY OF DEVELOPMENT
GENITAL STAGE :Oral, anal & phallic sensuality
are incorporated into gentility
 Importance of physical appearance
 Rates of maturation

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Identity v/s role confusion
Puberty & adolescence :sense of formulating an individual identify begins at the age of
12years & characterized by the following:
 Rapid & marked physical change
 Shattering of previous trust in own body ( rapid growth may result in lack of physical
co-ordination )
 Pre-occupation with appearance—feeling of imaginary audience
 Integration of personal values with those of society, role confusion may ensure

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Later adolescence :
 Intimacy v/s isolation
 Pseudo-stupidity appears to ask dumb questions
 The imaginary audience : super self-consciousness
believes that everybody is watching & evaluating
 Personal fable : belief of being special & not subjected
to natural laws

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1)Sense of identity
2)Personal identity
 group identity v/s alienation.
3) Individual identity
 Body awareness is a part of self-
awareness.
4) Sex-role identity
5) Emotionality

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COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT
1. Adaptability & flexibility
2. Thinking in abstract terms
3. Making conclusions drawn from a set of observations
4. Problem solving
5. Ability to solve complex logical problems & more
advanced mathematical problems
6. Can comprehend value & belief system in the
philosophical, moral, & political realms.
7. Capable of sharing self with another to foster an inanimate
relationship
8. Inability to form intimate relationship may result in a sense
of isolation.

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KOHLBERG’S THEORY OF MORAL DEVELOPMENT
STAGE-4 CONVENTIONAL ( 12-16YEARS ) :
 Fixed rules in moral decisions with obligations to do harm & to duty
well ( many adults never get pass this stage of moral development )
STAGE-5 POST-CONVENTIONAL ( 16YEARS & ABOVE ) :
 Social contracts understood & formulated
 Laws recognized as changeable
 Correct actions depend on standards & individuals rights

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SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

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TORTURE

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LANGUAGE &
SPEECH
DEVELOPMENT
“ slang speech ”

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 SCHOOL PROBLEMS
 FAMILY PROBLEMS
 NERVOUSNESS
 DRUG ABUSE
 ALCOHOL ABUSE
 SEX RELATED CONCERNS
 RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHER ADULTS
 RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHER ADOLESCENTS
 FEELINGS OF DEPRESSION & SADNESS
 NUTRITION
 PERSONAL CARE
 PREVENTION OF ACCIDENTS
 PREVENTION OF SPORTS INJURIES
 SEXUALITY- SEX EDUCATION & CONTRACEPTIVE COUNCELLING