PSYC-290N Week 4 Graded Discussion Topic 1
Week 4
We have learned about the large amount of physical and cognitive changes that occur during
the first year of life. Adolescence is another time of profound physical and psychological change.
Specifically, what are these changes, and what factors influence them? You may want to think
back on your adolescence. How did you experience this change? How did your family and
friends react to them? We will also discuss what the research tells us about the developmental
changes of adolescence.
During the adolescent time of growth, the physical and cognitive changes that occur
during this time have much impact on a child that can lead to adulthood. they have
changes in weight, height and sex characteristics. also, their hormones start showing
and it might affect their emotions and stability at times depending on how severe. girls
develop breasts and hips. males develop a deeper voice and other characteristics. their
growth spirts occur rapidly and may seem at random times. they can grow in weight and
height in the blink of an eye.
During this time is where sexual maturation develops where physical and cognitive
changes are linked together. they are activated by a rise in hormones. these times are
very crucial for kids because it’s when major emotions come into places such as anxiety
or depression. this can lead to physical and cognitive changes in kids.
During my middle school years were the years of big change mentally for me. I
remember every day would be a different mood or rollercoaster for the classes and if
someone was in a bad mood then everyone would be in a bad mood. kids followed suit
for the most part and most didn't stray from the norm. it was very cliquey and if you
weren't in the cool groups then you were called lame. I thought this was the biggest deal
in the world, but once high school started none of those cool groups stayed friends and
became like everyone else. the challenges of being an adolescent can be very
emotionally and mentally draining but the support of good friends and family did make
the world of a difference on your outlook.
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Week 4
We have learned about the large amount of physical and cognitive changes that occur during
the first year of life. Adolescence is another time of profound physical and psychological change.
Specifically, what are these changes, and what factors influence them? You may want to think
back on your adolescence. How did you experience this change? How did your family and
friends react to them? We will also discuss what the research tells us about the developmental
changes of adolescence.
During the adolescent time of growth, the physical and cognitive changes that occur
during this time have much impact on a child that can lead to adulthood. they have
changes in weight, height and sex characteristics. also, their hormones start showing
and it might affect their emotions and stability at times depending on how severe. girls
develop breasts and hips. males develop a deeper voice and other characteristics. their
growth spirts occur rapidly and may seem at random times. they can grow in weight and
height in the blink of an eye.
During this time is where sexual maturation develops where physical and cognitive
changes are linked together. they are activated by a rise in hormones. these times are
very crucial for kids because it’s when major emotions come into places such as anxiety
or depression. this can lead to physical and cognitive changes in kids.
During my middle school years were the years of big change mentally for me. I
remember every day would be a different mood or rollercoaster for the classes and if
someone was in a bad mood then everyone would be in a bad mood. kids followed suit
for the most part and most didn't stray from the norm. it was very cliquey and if you
weren't in the cool groups then you were called lame. I thought this was the biggest deal
in the world, but once high school started none of those cool groups stayed friends and
became like everyone else. the challenges of being an adolescent can be very
emotionally and mentally draining but the support of good friends and family did make
the world of a difference on your outlook.
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