Adolescent Growth and Development

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts from the lecture on adolescent growth and psychological development.

Adolescent Growth and Development

Adolescents undergo significant changes in physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual areas.

Psychosocial Development

Refers to the nonphysical realms of functioning including intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual development.

Internal Development Problems

Difficulties arising from within the individual during early adolescence, often related to self-definition and self-esteem.

External Problems

Challenges faced by adolescents that arise from their environment, such as family issues and social pressures.

Family Problems in Adolescence

Family dynamics change as adolescents seek independence, leading to greater conflicts and shifts in relationships.

Teens and Electronic Media

A significant percentage of teens engage extensively with media, impacting their social interactions and time management.

Mental Health Problems of Adolescence

Focuses on promoting positive life skills, prevention, and treatment of dysfunction among adolescents.

Behavioral Disorders

Characterized by disruptions in family, social interactions, and school performance, with specific diagnoses like ADHD and conduct disorder.

Emotional Disorders

Mental health issues that disrupt daily activities, including anxiety and mood disorders.

Suicide in Adolescence

Adolescent girls attempt suicide more often than boys, who tend to succeed more often due to lethal methods.

Therapeutic Interventions

Support strategies for suicidal teens, including surveillance, limit-setting, and building self-esteem.

Continuum of Anxiety Responses

Anxiety reactions range from positive adaptation to maladaptive responses, with various anxiety types like signal anxiety and panic disorders.

Phobic Disorders

An internal fear reaction that is obsessive in nature, differing from common fears.

Personality Disorders

Characterized by rigid, maladaptive traits causing distress or interpersonal difficulties.

Antisocial Personality Disorder

Persistent disregard of others' rights, often leading to behavioral issues and manipulative behavior.

Borderline Personality Disorder

Instability in relationships, self-image, and mood, with quick emotional shifts and potential self-harm.

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Excessive self-love and a need for admiration, often paired with underlying feelings of inferiority.

Substance Abuse

A condition where there is a compulsive craving for a substance despite adverse consequences.

Alcohol Use Disorder

Dependency on alcohol that leads to serious health problems and increased risk of accidents.

Somatoform Disorders

Disorders where individuals experience physical symptoms without a medical explanation, often linked to emotional distress.

Eating Disorders

Disturbances in eating behavior, such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia, that impact physical and mental health.

Sleep-Wake Disorders

Conditions that disrupt normal sleep patterns, affecting overall health and functioning.

Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)

Characterized by the presence of two or more distinct identities or personalities within an individual.