Adolescence

Paper Summary:

This paper discusses the development that is seen in the adolescent years (ages 12-18). It describes physical, cognitive, emotional, psychosocial and psychosexual development. It then discusses factors that are important for healthy development, such as nutrition. The paper then concludes by describing various theories of the developmental stages during the adolescent years and focuses on Freud, Erickson, Piaget and Kohlberg's theories.

Table of Contents:
Physical Development
Cognitive Development
Emotional Development
Psychosocial Development
Psychosexual Development
Nutrition
Health Promotion
Developmental Stages/Theories

From the Paper:

"Kohlberg's Theory is organized into three general levels of moral development. The Pre-conventional level is when children accept the rules of authority figures and judge actions by their consequences. Behaviors that result in punishment are viewed as bad, and those that lead to rewards are seen as good. At the Conventional level, individuals continue to regard conformity to social rules as important, but not for reasons of self-interest. They believe that actively maintaining the current social system ensures positive relationships and societal order. The Post-conventional or Principled level moves beyond unquestioning support for the laws and rules of their own society. They define morality in terms of abstract principles and values that apply to all situations and societies (Berk, L.E., 2004)."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Berk, L.E. (2004). Development Through the LifeSpan (3rd ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc.
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