EDT1601-001_2012_4_e Study Guide

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, 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


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