CPSY 4303 Chapter Intro: The Study of Adolescent Development
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Module 1- introduction to the study of adolescent development. A multidisciplinary approach to adolescence: a complete understanding of adolescence in contemporary society depends on being familiar with biological, social, sociological, cultural, and historical perspectives on adolescence. The boundaries of adolescence: adolescence: the second decade of life; a period of biological, psychological, social and economic transitions. Early adolescence: the period spanning roughly ages 10-13, corresponding roughly to the junior high or middle school years. Middle adolescence: the period spanning roughly ages 14-17, corresponding to the high school years. Late adolescence: the period spanning roughly ages 18-21, corresponding approximately to the college years: some writers suggest a new phase: emerging adulthood: the period spanning roughly ages 18-25, during which individuals make the transition from adolescence to adulthood. Puberty: the biological changes of adolescence, involve changes in physical appearance and the development of the ability to conceive children.
