Developmental Milestones Chart Page 10
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13Adolescents
Physical
Cognitive
Social
Growth spurt:
Formal operations: precursors in
Young (12 – 14):
Girls: 11-14 yrs
early adolescence, more
psychologically
Boys: 13-17 yrs
developed in middle and
distance self from
late adolescence, as follows:
parents; identify
Puberty:
with peer group;
Girls: 11-14 yrs
Think hypothetically: calculate
social status largely
Boys: 12-15 yrs
consequences of thoughts
related to group
and actions without
membership; social
Youth acclimate to
experiencing them; consider
acceptance
changes in body
a number of possibilities and
depends on
plan behavior accordingly
conformity to
observable traits or
Think logically: identify and
roles; need to be
reject hypotheses or possible
independent from
outcomes based on logic
all adults;
ambivalent about
Think hypothetically, abstractly,
sexual relationships,
logically
sexual behavior is
exploratory
Think about thought: leads to
introspection and self-
Middle (15 – 17):
analysis
friendships based
on loyalty,
Insight, perspective taking:
understanding,
understand and consider
trust; self-revelation
others’ perspectives, and
is first step towards
perspectives of social
intimacy; conscious
systems
choices about
adults to trust;
Systematic problem solving:
respect honesty &
can attack a problem,
straightforwardness
consider multiple solutions,
from adults; may
plan a course of action
become sexually
active
Cognitive development is
uneven, and impacted by
Morality: golden rule;
emotionality
conformity with law
is necessary for
good of society
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