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Developmental Psychology - Physical, Cognitive Development Age 12+

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Study GuideDevelopmental Psychology–Physical, CognitiveDevelopment: Age 12+1.Health Issues: Ages 12–19Teenagers are usually healthy, but somemajor health problemscan appear during adolescence.Health challenges are often linked tolow income, poor diet, lack of medical care, risky behavior,personality factors, and a sedentary lifestyle. The three main issues to be aware of areeatingdisorders, depression, and substance abuse.1.1 Eating DisordersObesity•Obesity means beingheavily overweight for your height.•About15–20% of adolescentsare obese.•Obesity can lead tochronic health problems, psychological stress, and social stigma.Anorexia Nervosa•Anorexia isself-starvation, often seen in perfectionist teenagers.•Individuals maybuy, cook, and prepare foodbut eat very little themselves.•They usually have adistorted body image, thinking they are too fat.•Anorexics are typically20% under their ideal weight.•About1% of adolescent girlsdevelop anorexia, and sadly,2–8% may die from starvation.Bulimia Nervosa•Bulimia involves abinge-purge cycle: eating large amounts of food and then vomiting, usinglaxatives, or exercising excessively.•Bulimics focus intensely onfood, weight, and body shapebut usually maintain anormalweight.Both anorexia and bulimia are more common in girls, and their exact causes areunknown. They canaffect teenagers fromall social and economic backgrounds.

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Study Guide1.2 Depression•Up to40% of adolescentsexperience periods of depression.•Signs include:oLow self-esteem or feeling worthlessoLosing interest in activitiesoChanges in eating and sleeping habits•Teenage depression is often influenced byhormonal changes, life stressors, andconcerns about appearance.•Moregirls than boysexperience depression.Suicide•A serious risk of depression issuicide.•About13% of adolescentsreport attempting suicide at least once.•Risk factors include:oFeeling hopelessoPrevious suicide attemptsoHaving a detailed planoAccess to firearms or medicationsoStressful life events•Girls attempt suicidemore often, but boysdie more oftendue to using more lethal methods.1.3 Substance Abuse•Some teens usealcohol, tobacco, or drugsto cope with stress, escape problems, or fit inwith friends.•Alcohol: a depressant that lowers inhibitions and creates relaxation.•Nicotine: a stimulant that produces mild alertness.

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Study Guide•Marijuana: the most common illegal drug in the U.S., causing mild changes in perception.Trends in Teen Substance Use•Drug use isless common todaythan in the 1960s and 1970s.•However, risky behavior still occurs:oIn a 1989 study,35% of high school seniorshad at least five drinks in a row in thepast two weeks.oAbout24% of seniorsreported occasional marijuana use.Key TakeawayAdolescence is mostly ahealthy period, but teenagers should be aware ofeating disorders,depression, and substance use. Healthy habits, emotional support, and awareness of risks canhelp teens navigate these challenges safely.2. Cognitive Development: Ages 12–19During adolescence, teenagers’ thinking skills grow in amazing ways. Their brains mature, socialexperiences expand, and they gain the ability to think moreabstractly, critically, and flexibly.2.1 Formal Operational ThinkingAccording to Piaget, most adolescents enter theformal operations stage(ages 12+). Here’s whatthat means:•Teens can thinkabstractly—about ideas, possibilities, and “what if” scenarios.•They can reasondeductively, testing hypotheses and drawing conclusions about situationsthey haven’t personally experienced.•They canplan for the future, solve complex problems, and think in more flexible ways.Not all teens reach this stage at the same time. Life experience and education help develop theseadvanced thinking skills. For example, college students continue to improve in reasoning andproblem-solving, showing the importance of learning in cognitivegrowth.
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Texas A&M University
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Developmental Psychology
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Advanced Placement

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