Developmental Psych Module 6

10-16 years

growth spurt for females

12.5-18 years

growth spurt for males

hypothalamus

regulatory center; releases GnRH

pituitary gland

master gland; releases FSH, LH

FSH

follicles/ sperm

LH

sex hormones

androgen

testicular/ pubic hair; 9.5-13 years

estrogen

breast/ pubic hair; 8-13 years

spermache

sperm emission; 13 years

mernache

first menstral period; 12 years

consequences of early puberty in females

increased risk of sexual activity, EDs, poor body image, substance abuse; stop growing earlier

consequences of late puberty in females

decreased psychological effects/body image problems

consequences of early puberty in males

successful relationships; positive body image/ athletic success; increased probability engage in mature activities

consequences of late puberty in males

social/ behavioral issues

bulimia nervosa

16-19 years; binging, compensation, overy concerned w/ body shape

risk factors for bulimia nervosa

poor body image, low self esteem, impulsive/reckless behavior

consequences of bulimia nervosa

weight gain, tooth decay, acid reflux

treatment for bulimia nervosa

cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy

anorexia nervosa

early adolescence; intense fear of obesity, dramatic weight loss

types of anorexia nervosa

restricting, purging, atypical

risk factors for anorexia nervosa

body dissatisfaction, perfectionism, troubled family relationships (controlling), middle to high class

consequences of anorexia nervosa

irritable, bad memory, thinning hair, anemia, weakness, loss of menstrual period, death

treatment/ prevention for anorexia nervosa

family therapy, weekly therapy, inpatient, early education/ prevention

binge eating disorder

binge eating w/o compensatory behavior

formal operations

hypothetico-deductive reasoning, scientific thinking, questions regarding final stage

current research for formal operations

need education/ culture

pendulum problem

how to take pendulum move fast; length of strong, weight of object; height of object; force of push

11/12 years

overproduction —> pruning

myelination

faster cognition

limbic system

judgement, decision making, emotions

30 years

age of full brain development

identity development

Erikson, Marcia

crisis/ exploration

exploration/ decision making

commitment

plan of action

identity diffusion

haven’t explored/ decided

identity moratorium

midt of crisis/ but haven’t decided

identity foreclosure

made commitment but no crisis

identity achievement

gone through crisis/ committed

racial/ ethnicity identity development

Phinney

unexamined ethnic identity

not explored/ acknowledged ethnic identity

ethnic identity search/ moratorium

actively search for ethnic identity

ethnic identity achievement

developed secure sense of belonging

juvenile deliquency

criminal behavior before adulthood; males > females

adolescence limited

bceome responsible adult

life course persistent

lifelong; more problematic

risk for juvenile deliquency

failure to develop secure attachment, depression, development by parent

interventions for juvenile deliquency

teach empathy, protect from violence, stiumlate spirituality, mentoring, education, positive social support

suicide/ depression

15-24 years

girls

more suicide attempts

boys

more successful attempts

temperaments at risk for suicide/ depression

intelligent/perfectionist/fairly isolate; impulsive/risky behavior

symptoms of depression

anhedonia, hopelessness, sadness, irritibility, change in sleep, isolation

risk factors for depression

negative self-esteem, comorbidities, family problems, genetics

protective factors against depression/suicide

good problem solving, strong connections, culture/religion against suicide