FRHD 2280 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Executive Functions
16 Nov 2017
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Adolescence is the period after puberty begins and before adult roles are taken on. Do not have fully formed frontal lobes - takes until you are 25! Executive functioning comes online around 5 or 6. Adolescence is physically maturing bodies with immature brains. It is a fairly new term, coming into common usage in the early 20th century. Adolescents have different needs then children and adults. Almost all cultures recognize adolescence as a life period. The length, content, and daily experience differs across cultures. It is a period of storm and stress. First, there was legislation prohibiting child labour laws. Separates who is a child, and when they can engage in work. Second, requirements for children to attend secondary schooling. Third, adolescence emerges as a distinct field of scholarship. Ages 18 to 25 is the emerging adulthood phase. Arnett reported 26 for women and 28 for men.
