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University of South Africa
Muckleneuk, Pretoria
EDT1601/1/2012±2015
98789740
3B2
Karinnew style
, CONTENTS
STUDY UNIT 1
Introduction and general orientation 1
1.1 Studying the prescribed book 1
1.2 The purpose of exercises/activities included in the study
guide 2
1.3 Symbols that are used in this study guide 3
1.4 An overview of the course 3
STUDY UNIT 2
The physical development of the adolescent 5
Introduction 5
Conclusion 10
STUDY UNIT 3
The cognitive development of the adolescent 12
Introduction 12
3.1 Theories of cognitive development 14
3.2 Intelligence 20
3.3 Creativity 24
Conclusion 27
STUDY UNIT 4
The social development of the adolescent 29
Introduction 29
4.1 Theoretical perspectives on adolescent social development 30
4.2 Social relationships of the adolescent 32
4.3 Adolescents in a diverse society 36
4.4 Self-concept and self-esteem 36
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, 4.5 Personality development 38
4.6 Identity formation 40
Conclusion 44
STUDY UNIT 5
Emotional, moral and religious development of the adolescent 45
Introduction 45
5.1 Emotional development 46
5.2 Moral development 47
5.3 Religious development 48
Conclusion 49
STUDY UNIT 6
The adolescent in transition 50
Introduction 50
6.1 School transition 51
6.2 Transition to the world of work 53
6.3 Problem solving and decision making 53
Conclusion 59
STUDY UNIT 7
Special concerns in adolescence 60
Introduction 60
7.1 Eating disorders 61
7.2 Underachievement and dropping out 62
7.3 Emotional disturbances 62
Conclusion 67
STUDY UNIT 8
Social concerns in adolescence 68
Introduction 68
8.1 Sexual attitudes and behaviour 69
8.2 Pregnancy and abortion 72
8.3 Adolescent alcohol and substance abuse 72
(iv)
All rights reserved
Printed and published by the
University of South Africa
Muckleneuk, Pretoria
EDT1601/1/2012±2015
98789740
3B2
Karinnew style
, CONTENTS
STUDY UNIT 1
Introduction and general orientation 1
1.1 Studying the prescribed book 1
1.2 The purpose of exercises/activities included in the study
guide 2
1.3 Symbols that are used in this study guide 3
1.4 An overview of the course 3
STUDY UNIT 2
The physical development of the adolescent 5
Introduction 5
Conclusion 10
STUDY UNIT 3
The cognitive development of the adolescent 12
Introduction 12
3.1 Theories of cognitive development 14
3.2 Intelligence 20
3.3 Creativity 24
Conclusion 27
STUDY UNIT 4
The social development of the adolescent 29
Introduction 29
4.1 Theoretical perspectives on adolescent social development 30
4.2 Social relationships of the adolescent 32
4.3 Adolescents in a diverse society 36
4.4 Self-concept and self-esteem 36
EDT1601/1/2012±2015
(iii)
, 4.5 Personality development 38
4.6 Identity formation 40
Conclusion 44
STUDY UNIT 5
Emotional, moral and religious development of the adolescent 45
Introduction 45
5.1 Emotional development 46
5.2 Moral development 47
5.3 Religious development 48
Conclusion 49
STUDY UNIT 6
The adolescent in transition 50
Introduction 50
6.1 School transition 51
6.2 Transition to the world of work 53
6.3 Problem solving and decision making 53
Conclusion 59
STUDY UNIT 7
Special concerns in adolescence 60
Introduction 60
7.1 Eating disorders 61
7.2 Underachievement and dropping out 62
7.3 Emotional disturbances 62
Conclusion 67
STUDY UNIT 8
Social concerns in adolescence 68
Introduction 68
8.1 Sexual attitudes and behaviour 69
8.2 Pregnancy and abortion 72
8.3 Adolescent alcohol and substance abuse 72
(iv)
