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Predictor of difficulties in adolescence
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difficulties in latency period
ie- elementary school age |
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pattern of development in adolescence
asynchronies |
overlapping
lead to stress |
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Most rapid period of development
2nd most rapid period |
1. infancy-->years 5 or 6
2. Adolescence |
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Adolescence
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bridge from childhood to adulthood
10/12-->20years |
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menarche
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age 11 or 12
can be at 9 or 10 |
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Tanner Stages
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measure of sexual development
Stages 1-5 men based on: 1. penis size 2. scrotal size 3. pubic hair women: 1. breast development 2. pubic hair |
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Tanner Stage 1
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ht inc at 5-6cm/yr
testis less than 4ml no pubic hair no penis growth |
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Tanner Stage 2
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ht inc 5-6cm/yr
testes at 4ml coarse pubic hair, minimal earliest inc in penis (11-12yrs) |
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Tanner Stage 3
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ht inc 7-8cm/yr (12.5-14yrs)
testes 12ml pubic hair penis increasing voice breaks, muscle mass inc possible gynecomastia |
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Tanner Stage 4
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peak rate of ht inc at 10cm/yr
adult pubic hair axillary hair acne |
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Tanner Stage 5
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Full development by age 17 for men
no further ht inc adult distribution of pubic hair mature genitals by 16.5 full development by 16 for women -usually 1-2 years ahead of boys |
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brain changes
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parallel cognitive dvlpt
stage of formal ops is highest, seen in adolescence cortical brain changes, pruning of synapses |
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concrete ops
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ages 7-11
capacity to think linearly and concretely |
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which Erikson stage are adolescents in?
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identity v role confusion
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early adolescent sexuality
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girls dvlp faster than boys
mvmt towards heterosexuality with fear of homosexuality |
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later adolescent sexuality
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feelings of love and passion
more serious relationships firmer sense of sexual identity inc capacity for tenderness and love |
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Sexual development begins?
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very early in childhood
sexual attraction starts at age 10 homosexual attraction/fantasy also begins around age 10 |
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Ideas on latency
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it is a misnomer
there is still an interest in girls and boys, it is just covered up |
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adolescent sexuality really emerges
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with hormonal changes
can no longer ignore it |
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early adolescent morals/rules
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1. limits/rule testing
2. capacity for abstract 3. interst in role model 4. some experiment with drugs/alcohol |
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later adolescent morals/rules
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1. greater capacity for goal setting
2. inc interst in moral reasoning 3. able to use insight/integration 4. inc dignity and self-esteem 5. time of omnipotence 6. time of feeling insignificant |
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two extreems (Janus)
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1. feelings of omnipotence and power
2. feelings of insignificance |
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Psychological tasks
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1. realistic body image
2. inc independence 3. inc relationships outside family 4. greater self-identity |
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Psych illness
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major psych illness present in adolescence
-up to 20% of adolescents very treatable if caught early |
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Most common psych disorders for adolescents
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1. major depression
2. anxiety 3. eating disorders |
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what psych aspect decreass in adolescence?
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egocentric view dec
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later adolescence future interests/work habbits
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1. more defined
2. concern for future/planning 3. importance of role in life 4. how to leave family 5. deal with loss |
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Adolescense similar to which greek god, why?
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janus- two faces
one looks forward-adulthood one looks inward-childhood |
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Psychiatric Issues in early adolescence (11-13)
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1. upsurge in oedipal struggle
2. inc masterbation, tempation 3. struggles in sexuality 4. distance from parents 5. inc peer-group play 6. inc moody, irritable, messy 7. episodes of progression and regression |
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psych issues in Middle Adolescence (15-16)
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1. detachment from parents
2. inc capacity for abstract thought 3. omnipotence, melancholy 4. **tremendous iealism and altruism 5. inc sexual attraction |
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psych issues in later adolescence
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1. plans for education and career
2. inc interest in serious relationships |
