Category: Adolescence

Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion References Introduction Although each person has a unique life trajectory, there are general psychosocial and biological changes that every individual experiences once they reach a certain age. The field of psychology has identified roughly five phases of human development: infancy, childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, and middle-late adulthood. The third,…

Transgender disorders and homosexuality The development of a human being can be listed among the most interesting questions that have been discussed during the course. In general, this question under consideration is even more essential because it involves ethical concerns and refers to the right of people to be understood and accepted by human society…

The adolescent period is commonly considered to be paradoxical due to the cognitive changes that young people undergo during this period. Hence, this age is notable for the development of formal cognitive operations that allow adolescents to construct the so-called contrary to fact propositions (Coleman, 2011, p. 41). The appearance of the new cognitive option…

Table of Contents Introduction Slow Maturity in Modern Teenagers Solution Conclusion Reference List Introduction Teenage is considered to be the most important stage of development. This stage has a very significant role in an individuals physical and psychological development. It is commonly agreed that the kind of life that an individual lives at this stage…

Table of Contents Depression in Adolescents Assessment Support Options Conclusion References Today, teenagers encounter several challenging issues; depression is one of them. This disorder affects young peoples mental state significantly and may interfere with their daily activities, reducing the quality of their lives, and decreasing their academic performance. This paper discusses depression in adolescents, its…

Adolescence is associated with significant changes determining the persons overall development. During this period of life, there are physiological and psychological transformations that influence adulthood. Adolescents are inclined to extremes in behavior, the demonstration of specific conduct patterns, and variability in character changes. Brain development, self-identity, and hormonal changes are important factors for such traits.…

There are various questions about how puberty affects adolescents because not all people are impacted in the same way. The fundamental answer is associated with the environment of a certain adolescent, experiencing cognitive, biological, and social changes. The three mentioned changes and the very context shape an adolescents perception of the world. As stated by…

Table of Contents Introduction Development and factors influencing self-esteem Measures to low self-esteem and very high self-esteem Conclusion Reference Introduction According to Kail and Cavanaugh (2004), self-esteem can be explained to mean the general perception of an individual. He went ahead to explain that it is the way an individual views him or herself in…

Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Piagets and Ericksons Theories of Development Conclusion References Introduction Adolescence is a transition period, and these changes may be so drastic that parents question whether they are witnessing normal adolescent behavior or reason for alarm. Sometimes, adolescents do not wholly comprehend the repercussions of their behaviors. Parents need to realize…

Table of Contents Depression in Adolescents Causes for Depression in Adolescence Effective Treatment Strategies References Depression in Adolescents Depression is described as a collection of unique symptoms associated with impairment. However, depression is best characterized as a medical condition that manifests symptoms through an individuals functionality and mood. Depression between adults and adolescents has similar…