Adolescence
The Period of life when body undergoes changes, leading to reproductive maturity
transitional stage of physical and mental development
occurs between Childhood and Adulthood
derivation:
Latin word: Adolescere= to grow into maturity
neither child nor adult
growing toward sexual and physical maturity
time period:
10-19 years
begins around 12 and lasts upto 18 or 19
girls- begins year or two earlier than boys
increase in height bones of arms and legs elongate
physical changes:
Increase in height:
bones of arms and legs elongate
weight increases
girls grow faster than boys (initially)
end of teenage- Maximum height is gained
body shape:
: ✅ boys
more bones and muscles
broader shoulders and narrow hips
✅ Girls
Curvaceous body and broader hips due to enlargement of hip bones
Voice:
larynx (voice box) develops
✅ Boys
larger voice box
can be seen as protruding part of the throat, called- Adams Apple
deep hoarse voice
hoarse voice- muscles to there voice box that develop a larger extent changing voice
after a few months- voice becomes normal
✅ Girls
voice box- Smaller
High pitched voice
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Increased Activity of sweat and Sebaceous Glands
Get Acne and pimples on Face
Sexual and secondary Sexual characters
sex organs become active:
individual is becoming Capable of producing children
STAGE: PUBERTY
PUBERTY:
✅ GIRLS
age= 12
sign= Development of breast
✅ BOYS
age=13
sign= enlargement of Testis
brought by- sex hormones
✅ MALE
androgens (main one- testosterone)
✅ FEMALE
oestrogens
activated by- FSH by pituitary gland
✅ voice breaks
hair grows on legs, chest, pubic and face
shaving starts
✅ development of breasts
fat laid down to thighs
interested in opposition sex
Psychological Changes
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✅ too conscious
✅ start worrying about there growth
✅ Feel shy and hesitant to share problems
✅ finds fault with themselves
✅ develop a complex
✅ spend time in grooming
✅ worried about future
although a juvenile stage
✅ no set goals hence fear
✅ develops stages of depression
depression- dramatic increase in hormone level in body
hormones- moods and emotions
temporary phase- goes away as one grows up
✅ like to remain with peer groups
✅ feel safe ingroups
✅ intimate others in groups
✅ may get into wrong habits like smoking, drinking and addiction to certain drugs
Adulthood:
full physical growth 'emotion stability
values are grounded
strong vision for future dominates
stable relationships
intellectual and career pursuits
shouldering responsibity take priority
Stress
state of mental or emotional stress
simple term- Tension
body's way of responding to any problem
caused by- good or bad experiences
reaction- hormones release
feeling when you are handling more than you are used to
and feel that you can do nothing in about your life
results in alteration in attention body responds as if you ae in danger
speeds up heart beat and make you breathe aster and give you a burst of energy
symptom- decline in physical and mental health
stress management key- happy and successful life
managing stress
YOGA:
mind and body practice that combines physical poses, controlled breathing, meditation or relaxation
increase in flexibility
muscle strength and tone
respiration and energy and vitality
weight reduces
athletic performance improves
EXERCISE:
30-45 mins 3 times a week
running, jogging, swimming
team sport like cricket, hockey etc.
proper sleep schedule
reading- reduce stress and gain knowledge
+ve thinker-
take pleasure in everyday interactions
Laughing- happy feeling and improves mood
deep breathing
Meditation:
15-20 mins everyday
hands- comfortable position
eyes closed
-ve thoughts clearing and concentrating on inhaled and exhaled breath
time management:
planning, better sense on what to do and how to do it
Hobbies: do something you like and enjoy