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1. It is the stage of Psychosocial
Developmental Theory where the
adolescents try to explore and figure out
their own identity and try to fit in with
social interactions at the same time.
a. Trust vs. Mistrust
b. Initiative vs. Guilt
c. Industry vs. Inferiority
d. Identity vs. Role Confusion
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2. It is the event where a late adolescent
decides or plans for his/her future.
a. career choice
c. entering to a marriage life
b. educational choice
d. entering into a relationship
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3. A task that arises at or about a certain
period in life, unsuccessful achievement
of which leads to inability to perform
tasks associated with the next period or
stage in life.
a. Psychodynamic
b. Developmental Task
c. Psychosocial Theory
d. Human Development
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4. The following are tasks of a teen
EXCEPT for one.
a. accepting one’s physique
b. perfect behavior expected by parents
c. making responsibility for one’s actions
d. achieving emotional independence like
adult
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5. Mia just turned 18. In the Philippines, it
is a mark of young lady’s maturity. The
following are some characteristics that a
mature lady should possess EXCEPT for
one.
a. Make wise decision
b. Choose a best career
c. Ask for independence
d. Settle down for marriage life
Understanding and
Strengthening the
Self
A. Key Developmental
Stages
Stages in
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Activity:
Analysis
How are you different
now from when you
were in elementary or
early JHS life?
Analysis
What changes are
happening in your
body, emotions,
and thinking?
Do you sometimes
feel confused or
unsure about
yourself? Why?
Analysis
Human Development is a branch of
psychology with the goal of
understanding people — how they
develop, grow, and change throughout
their lives.
• Born on June 15, 1902 in
Germany
• He never knew his biological
father, which influenced his
interest in identity
• A psychologist and
psychoanalyst
• Famous for the 8 Stages of
Psychosocial Development
• Studied under Anna Freud
• Did not finish college but
became a respected
psychologist and taught at
top universities like
Harvard.
• Focused on identity and
human growth across the
lifespan
• Died in 1994
❓ Why Did He Develop the 8 Stages?
Erikson’s goal was to show that:
• Each stage of life has a central challenge
(like trust, identity, or integrity).
• How we deal with these challenges
shapes our personality and mental
health.
• People keep developing even beyond
childhood — throughout life.
Developmental Tasks and Challenges of
Adolesence
Developmental task is a task that arises at or about
a certain period in life, unsuccessful achievement of
which leads to inability to perform tasks associated
with the next period or stage in life (Havighurst,
n.d.).
The World Health Organization, (WHO) defines
adolescence as a period of life with specific health
and development needs and rights.
Developmental Tasks and Challenges of
Adolesence
The challenges the adolescents are facing occur
during the development of their biological,
cognitive, and physiological, spiritual and moral
aspects.
According to Erikson, and adolescent’s main task is
developing a sense of self.
Developmental Tasks and Challenges of
Adolesence
Adolescents struggle with questions:
• “Who am I?”
• “What do I want to with my life?”
Developmental Tasks and Challenges of
Adolesence
Developmental Tasks and Challenges of
Adolesence
Developmental Tasks and Challenges of
Adolesence
Activity 2
Now that you already understood the challenges and tasks you face during
your adolescence years, let us try to answer the following activities to test
your learning. This will be done by triad (3) in 1 whole sheet of paper.
Activity 2
Activity 2
Activity 2
4. Explain:
“Challenges help us face the
reality”