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Care of Adoledcents

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Community Science (Home Science)

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Key Topics to Revise

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Physical Development in Adolescents

  • Adolescence involves rapid physical changes due to puberty, triggered by hormonal activity.
  • Puberty leads to sexual maturation, growth spurt, and development of secondary sexual characteristics.
  • Growth spurt occurs earlier in girls (10–14 years) than in boys (14–17 years).
2

Psychosocial Development

  • Adolescents develop a sense of identity and seek independence from family.
  • They experience emotional ups and downs due to hormonal and brain changes.
  • Peer relationships become more important than family interactions.
3

Cognitive Development

  • Adolescents develop the ability to think abstractly and reason logically.
  • They can form hypotheses, consider possibilities, and solve complex problems.
  • The prefrontal cortex, responsible for decision-making and impulse control, matures late.
4

Emotional and Moral Development

  • Adolescents become more aware of their own emotions and those of others.
  • They develop empathy, moral values, and personal beliefs about right and wrong.
  • Moral development includes questioning rules, exploring spirituality, and forming opinions.

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Key Concepts

During adolescenceEarly maturation occurs before age 8The adolescent brain develops the abilityAdolescents seek independenceProper nutrition is essential for brain

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