This document discusses physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development during adolescence. It covers key aspects like personality, self-concept, puberty, and becoming a responsible citizen. The document outlines 6 areas of growth - chronological, physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and philosophical. It also discusses factors that shape personality like heredity, environment, and traits. Physical changes covered include the skeletal, muscular, and reproductive systems.

1. You: Growing And
Changing

2. Key Terms
 Personality  Emotional Growth
 Heredity  Self-Concept
 Self-Esteem
 Inherited Traits
 Character
 Environment
 Acquired Traits  Citizen
 Citizenship
 Growth Pattern
 Volunteerism
 Puberty
 Goal
 Pituitary Gland

3. Your Personality
 Personality is defined as the
group of behavioral and
emotional traits that distinguishes
as individual.
 It can also be defined as the sum
of all the traits that you have
inherited or inquired.

4. Factors that Shape Personality
 Heredity – The sum of
traits that are passed
from your ancestors to
you : Has a great affect
on your personality
 Inherited Traits – Human
traits that are determined
by heredity

5. Factors that Shape Personality
 Environment – All of the
conditions, objects, and
circumstances that surround you.
 Acquired Traits – Traits that
developed as a result of
environmental factors.

6. Your Growth
 People grow in six
different areas.
 The term growth
pattern is used to
describe the unique
way a person grows.

7. Six Areas of Growth
 Chronological
 Physical
 Intellectual
 Emotional
 Social
 Philosophical

8. Physical Growth – Skeletal System
 Skeletal System
 Keep organs in place
 Protect organs from hard blows
 Help you move (by acting as levers for the
muscles attached)
 Growth Spurt – Considerable growth
occurring in a short period of time. You may
grow as much as several inches in one year.

9. Physical Growth – Muscular
System
 Muscular System
 Give body shape
 Allow your body to sit, bend, walk, run, etc.
 Cause heart to pump
 Development of large muscles in your arms
allows you to move with better coordination.
 Development of small muscles in our finger
gives you better hand/eye cordination.

10. Physical Growth – Reproductive
System
 Reproductive System
 Ability to produce children
 Females: development begins with the start of
menstruation (Monthly cycle)
 Forming of breasts
 Rounding of figure
 Growth in genitals
 Males: development begins around the age of 14
or 15 (everyone matures at a different rate)
 Grow more hair
 Voice deepens
 Shoulders will broaden
 Growth in genitals

11. Your Self - Concept
 Self Concept – the way you
see yourself
 How is your self – concept
formed?
○ Comparing yourself to others
○ Thinking you are as good as
anyone
○ Even thinking your not as good
as others
○ Knowing what you can and
cannot do

12. Self - Concept
Everyone has strengths and
weaknesses. If you dwell on your
weaknesses, you may feel
overwhelmed. Others may not be
able to see your strengths. You
will feel more worthwhile when
you focus on your strengths.

13. What is Self - Esteem
 What is self – esteem?
 Self – esteem is how you
feel about yourself
○ If you have self – esteem,
you feel that you are a
good and worthwhile
person.
○ Your self – esteem
influences your behavior

14. Building Self-Esteem
1. Measure yourself honestly.
2. Practice positive self-talk.
3. Accept the things about yourself you
cannot change.
4. Focus on the present, but keep an eye
on the future.
5. Take one step at a time.
6. Be a friend to yourself.

15. Your Character
 Character can be defined as your
sense of right and wrong that guides
your behavior.
 It is the part of your personality that
helps you make choice that are in line
with your personal priorities.
 Character development begins in
childhood.

16. Becoming a Responsible and
Independent Adult
 One of the tasks of adolescence is to
become a responsible, independent
adult.
 Learn to be responsible
 Be a good citizen
 Meet personal expectations