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Adolescence And Its Challenges — Syllabus

NIOS · Class 10 · Psychology

What Adolescence And Its Challenges covers in NIOS Class 10 Psychology: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the NIOS Class 10 Psychology syllabus.

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4 Topics · NIOS Class 10 Psychology · 2026-27

Topics in Adolescence And Its Challenges

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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.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Adolescence and Its Challenges

Nature of adolescenceIdentity formationCrisis and conflictBiological changesSex hormonesSecondary sexual characteristicsPrimary sex characteristicsGrowth spurt and physical development

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Key topics in Adolescence And Its Challenges include Nature of Adolescence, Developmental Tasks of Adolescence, Social Challenges During Adolescence, Physical Development. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 10 board exam.
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