Resources on Adolescence

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Course: Lifespan Growth & Development (PSYC2314) DUAL CREDIT
Book: Resources on Adolescence
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Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 3:39 AM

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Shetchnote Adolescence



Click the link: https://mediaplayer.pearsoncmg.com/assets/20140523_f3e_048_adolescence  while watching the video answer the following questions in your notebook.

 ____________ is the developmental stage between childhood and adulthood beginning at approximately age _____ and ending at approximately age ______.

 __________ signals the beginning of puberty for girls.  What age does puberty typically begin for girls?

__________ signals the beginning of puberty for boys.  What age does puberty typically begin for boys?

Describe the primary sex characteristics by gender.

Primary Sex Characteristics for Girls

Primary Sex Characteristics for Boys

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Describe secondary sex characteristics by gender.

Secondary Sex Characteristics for Girls

Secondary Sex Characteristics for Boys

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What are the consequences of early maturation by gender?

Consequences of Early Maturation for Girls

Consequences of Early Maturation for Boys

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compare the Eating Disorders Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia

Anorexia Nervosa

Bulimia

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What is the name of Piaget’s 4th Stage? 

 

 

 

 

What are the characteristics of cognitive development that characteristics of this stage?

 

 

 

Compare the terms self-concept and self-esteem.

Self-Concept

Self Esteem

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


The Mysterious Workings of the Adolescent Brain

Watch the video and answer the related questions in your notebook.

  • What is the prefrontal cortex?  What is its role?
  •  What is synaptic pruning?
  •  What is the limbic system?  What is its role?



Body Image

 Watch the clip on body image https://mediaplayer.pearsoncmg.com/assets/mydevelopmentlab-CrossCulturalVideoSeries-Body_image_1.  What resonated with you the most about body image in adolescence?

Eating Disorders

Go to the link https://mediaplayer.pearsoncmg.com/assets/mypsychlab-MPL-JessicaEatingDisorders Describe Jessica's story in your notebook.

Alcoholism

Go to the link https://mediaplayer.pearsoncmg.com/assets/mypsychlab-2016-feldman4e_0134531868-chris_alcoholism.  Describe Chris's struggles with alcoholism.  When did his struggle begin?

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Statistics

Watch the video below.  Respond to the following question in your notebook.  How does HPV relate to adolescence?


Piaget's Cognitive Development

Watch the video.  Respond to the following questions in your notebook while watching.

  • What is the name of the stage that characterizes adolescence?
  •  What is egocentrism?


Erikson's Psychosocial Development

Use the video below to respond to the following questions.

  • According to Erikson what are the stages of development?
  • Record the name of each stage and the corresponding age group for each stage.
  • What stage characterizes adolescence?  What is the crisis that occurs in adolescence?

Erikson Image

identity vs role confusion