Question

Which developmental period is most interesting to you, and why? In your description of your favorite period, discuss the cognitive and/or social emotional changes that occur during this period and why this interests you.

*give sources that support your thoughts*

Answer 1

i enjoyed the developmental period of Adolescence is a period of dramatic physical change marked by an overall physical growth spurt and sexual maturation, known as puberty. It is also a time of cognitive change as the adolescent begins to think of new possibilities and to consider concepts such as love, fear, and freedom. Ironically, adolescents have a sense of invincibility that puts them at greater risk of dying from accidents or contracting sexually transmitted infections that can have lifelong consequences.

i enjoyed this stage the most because the years between ages 13 and 19 and can be considered the transitional stage from childhood to adulthood. at this period the attention and affection you get from family ,relatives and peers is much enjoyable than any other times. self concept and self identity comes to play.Adolescence is a period frequently marked by increased rights and privileges for individuals.

social changes during adolescence :

1. searching for identity: young people are busy working out who they are and where they fit in the world.

2. seeking more independence and responsibility.

3. looking for new experiences:

4. start developing a stronger individual set of values and morals

5. influenced more by friends in all your behavior.

6. start to have romantic relationships or develop sexual identity.

7. child communicates with friends and learns about the world.

Emotional changes :

1. shows strong feelings and intense emotions at different times

2.  more sensitive to your emotions.

3. self-conscious about physical appearance and changes.

4. acting without thinking much about the consequences of actions .

Social changes and emotional changes show that your child is forming an independent identity and learning to be an adult.

cognitive changes :

1. ability to think in more complex ways.

2. develops his or her own view of the world.

3.  ability to consider possibilities and modify decision making.

4. analyzes and question more extensively.

5. Uses systematic thinking

6. Begins to focus thinking on making career decisions.

7. begins to systematically consider possible future goals .

I HAVE MORE INTEREST IN ADOLESCENCE PERIOD BECAUSE ITS THE TRANSITIONAL STAGE FROM CHILDHOOD TO BEING ADULT. ALL MAJOR TWIST AND TURNS LIES IN THIS PERIOD. ALL MAJOR LIFE EXPERIENCES WE HAVE IN THIS PERIOD OF DEVELOPMENT.