FRHD 2280 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Junk Food, Underweight, Omen

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Family Relations and Human Development
• Course: FRHD 2280
• Professor: Carol- Anne Hendry

Document Summary

: period after puberty begins and before adult roles are taken on. Fairly new term coming into common usage in the early 20th century. Culturally constructed individuals are influenced by their experiences: almost all cultures recognize adolescence as a life period. Not defined the same in every place: the length, content & daily experience differs across cultures. Also over time, technology and lifestyles have changed the way that people look at adolescence. We have had more economic growth: different cultures define adult status, roles & responsibilities differently. Gave childhood a discrete stage where they are allowed to engage in paid work. Note: correlation vs. causation there is a difference!! Interpretation is needed to understand relation between correlation & causation. Puberty: body undergoes a biological revolution that dramatically changes the adolescent"s anatomy, physiology & physical appearance. Derives from latin word pubescere" which means grow hairy". Occurs at different ages for different human beings.