Adolescents: Growth and Development

A complete set of vocabulary flashcards covering the physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and health aspects of adolescent development based on the lecture notes.

Pubertal Height Achievement

The final $20-25\%$ of height is achieved during puberty.

Female Puberty Milestones

Breast development, pubic hair, axillary hair, and menstruation.

Male Puberty Milestones

Testicular enlargement, pubic hair, penile enlargement, axillary hair, facial hair, and voice changes.

Dental Health Care

The use of corrective appliances.

Formal Operations

A cognitive development stage where individuals are able to evaluate the quality of thinking, are highly imaginative/idealistic, and use formal logic.

Identity vs Role Confusion

A psychosocial development stage where adolescents try different roles and experiences to develop a sense of self.

Group Identity

Refers to the process where peers influence behaviors during psychosocial development.

Moral Development

The stage where individuals solve moral dilemmas using internalized moral principles and question the relevance of existing values.

Essential Nutritional Increases

During adolescence, there should be an increase in calcium, iron, protein, and zinc.

Sleep Requirement

Adolescents require $9$ hours of sleep at night.