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Adolescence And Its Challenges

NIOS · Class 10 · Psychology

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1. Nature of Adolescence

  • Adolescence is a period of transition from childhood to adulthood.
  • It involves both physical and psychological changes.
  • It is a stage of rapid change, adjustment, and new responsibilities.
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2. Developmental Tasks of Adolescence

  • Havinghurst listed ten developmental tasks for adolescents.
  • These tasks are important problems that must be met and solved during the move from childhood to adulthood.
  • Success in one stage helps success in later stages.
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3. Social Challenges During Adolescence

  • Adolescence is influenced by family, peers, teachers, and society.
  • Parents often take final decisions even when adolescents want more freedom.
  • The adolescent may want independence but is still treated like a child in many situations.
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4. Physical Development

  • Adolescence is a period of rapid physical and physiological change.
  • The beginning of adolescence is known as pubescence.
  • Girls usually begin the rapid growth spurt at about ten or eleven years of age.

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Adolescence is a period of transitionDuring adolescenceAdolescence is a stage of stressAdolescence is both biological and socialBefore puberty

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