Underage drinking is a problem due to the underdeveloped frontal cortex in adolescents, leading to poor judgment and risk assessment skills. Teenagers also experience fewer negative side effects of alcohol, contributing to heavy drinking and potential injuries. Peer pressure and hereditary effects also play a role. Parents and caregivers should monitor adolescents to prevent underage […]
Adolescent growth spurt in girls begins around age 10 with height gain, breast and pelvis enlargement, and pubic and underarm hair growth. Menarche usually occurs at age 13. Adolescence is characterized by social, psychological, and physiological changes. Girls’ psychological development includes increased intelligence and identity formation. Peer groups help them become independent, but may also […]
Adolescence and adulthood are marked by physical changes, including height, strength, and reproductive organ development, as well as changes in the brain that lead to a broader perspective and more realistic worldviews. The transition between the two stages is typically from mid to late teens to early to mid-twenties, with the brain not fully developing […]
Cognitive development in adolescence includes the ascent of abstract reasoning, lessening self-centeredness, and finding self-identity. Jean Piaget’s theory characterizes four stages of intellectual development, with the last two concerning cognitive development in adolescence. Hormonal changes and peer influence also impact cognitive development. Human growth and development occurs at many levels, and cognitive development encompasses the […]
Early adolescence is a time of rapid physical, emotional, and personality changes, marked by the onset of puberty. The growth spurt includes the development of sexual organs and brain development, leading to increased reasoning ability. Emotional development is also affected, with sexual awakening being one factor. Adolescence is a stressful transition, and support from parents […]
Late adolescence is the final stage of physical and emotional growth, occurring between ages 17 and 22. Young adults become more self-reliant, focus less on peer opinions, and set goals for the future. They explore moral and spiritual beliefs and are intellectually ideal for higher education and career goals. Early and mid-adolescence are periods of […]
