Chapter 11
Adolescence: Physical and Cognitive Development
Stephanie K. Scott,
Kelli A. Saginak,
Stephanie K. Scott
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Stephanie K. Scott,
Kelli A. Saginak,
Stephanie K. Scott
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Book Editor(s):David Capuzzi,
Mark D Stauffer,
David Capuzzi
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First published: 29 February 2016
Summary
This chapter discusses the physical and cognitive considerations of developmental stage with specific attention given to the biological and cognitive changes adolescents experience, beginning with the onset of puberty. It examines the implications for moral and identity development and addresses the cultural and contextual considerations. The chapter focuses on the implications for counselors working with adolescent clients. As a developmental stage, adolescence is preceded by puberty—a transitional period of rapid physical maturation and change. Although impulsivity and risk taking in adolescents are often attributed to hormonal changes, it seems evident that these behaviors are far more directly linked to developmental changes occurring in the brain. According to Piaget's theory of cognitive development, adolescents are in the developmental stage of formal operations. As they move through this developmental stage, adolescents acquire more complex problem-solving skills.
Useful Websites
- European Association for Research on Adolescence
- http://www.earaonline.org
- Society for Research on Adolescence
- http://www.s-r-a.org
- Developing Adolescents: A reference for professionals
- http://www.apa.org/pi/families/resources/develop.pdf
- Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood
- http://ssea.org
- Changes in Cognitive Development During Adolescence
- http://education-portal.com/academy/lesson/changes-in-cognitive-development-during-adolescence.html
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