KNOWING ONESELF & DEVELOPING DEVELOPMENTAL STAGES IN MIDDLE

THE WHOLE PERSON AND LATE ADOLESCENCE

During middle and late adolescence. Mature Individual

-Learn from their mistakes.
Adolescence -Deals frustration effectively.
-Summary of childhood. -Accepts constructive criticism.
-Crucial stage. -Embraces who they are.
-Socially inclined.
Immature Individual
Middle Adolescent -Selfish.
-Average range: 15-17 years old -Lack of Independence.
-Peer groups. -Runs away from responsibilities.
-Sexual drives/urges. -Blame others for their mistakes.
-Expected to establish a strong sense of identity.
THE CHALLENGES IN MIDDLE AND
Late Adolescent
-Average range: 18-22 years old LATE ADOLESCENCE
-Vocational.
-Intimacy. Family
-Molding the adolescent to be a better member of
3 DEVELOPMENTAL DOMAINS: society is very important.
Physical Domain
-Subtypes: Primary Sex Characteristics (internal) Adolescents
Secondary Sex Characteristics (External) -Proceeds in transition phase from dependence to
-Most Recognizable. independence.
-Sudden rush of hormones.
-Constant monitor of yourself. FACTORS AFFECTING PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP:
-Parent Rejection.
Cognitive Domain -Abuse.
-Impulsive. -Verbal
-Mental Capacities. -Physical
-Measured by IQ test. -Sexual
-Logical reason. -Socio-Economic Status.
-Abstract thinking. -Early Deprivation.
-Hypothetical impossibilities/possibilities. -Difficulties in Communication.
-Parental Affection.
Psychosocial Domain
-Emotional maturity. Adolescents who receive unconditional love from
-Give and receive affection and compliment. parents becomes a better person.
-Emotional satisfaction was satisfied by parents/loved.
A lot of Adjustments in School are caused by the
adolescent conception that they are being scrutinized
by others.
COPING WITH STRESS IN MIDDLE 2 TYPES OF CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM:
Parasympathetic
ADOLESCENCE -Rest, body at rest, mind and body.

Stress Sympathetic
-Actions/behaviors that are considered to be -Physiological responses.
threatening or challenging.
-Depends on personality, motivation and goals.
THE POWERS OF THE MIND
Challenges Challenges
Stressor ↓ -Environment
-Sources of stress. Stress -Family
-Natural Disaster. ↓ -Friend
-Frustration and unwanted daily experiences. Tension
-Interpersonal Relationship.
-Social Interaction.
Central Nervous System
-Composed of the Brain and the Spinal Cord.
PHYSIOLOGICAL INDICATORS OF TENSION:
-Site of Information processing in the nervous system.
-Increase heart rate.
-Increase blood pressure.
Gray Matter
-Dilation of pupil.
-Substantia Grisea.
-Smothering.
-Consist of dendrites.
-Decrease salivary secretion.
-Receives message.
Tension
White Matter
-Response to stress.
-Substantia Alba.
-Consists of axons.
Stressor -Sends message.
↓
Stress Myelin Sheath
↓ -Protection of neurons from sending electrical signals.
Tension
Brain
-3.5 pounds.
Physiological
-Jelly-like substance.
-Body changes in response to stress.
-Encased in a hallow formed bone.
-Sympathetic Nervous System.
-Responsible for involuntary physiological responses.
Spinal Cord
-Internal core composed of gray matter
Psychological
-Functions to transmit impulses.
-Anxiety
THE BRAIN AT IT’S HEMISPHERE:
COPING STRATEGIES/TECHNIQUES:
Left Hemisphere
-Talk it out.
-Logic.
-Work off your anger.
-Learning.
-Escape for a while.
-Language.
-Give in occasionally.
-Memory.
-Be proactive.
-Doings things one at a time.
Right Hemisphere
-Determine your strengths.
-Artistic.
-Minimize criticisms.
-Musical.
-Do not compare yourself tp others.
-Imagery.
-Doing good deeds for others
-Special talent/skills.
-Plan your leisure time.
3 MAJOR DIVISIONS OF THE BRAIN: Acetylcholine
Forebrain -Controls arousal.
-Cerebrum. -Attention.
-Problem solving. -Memory.
-Language. -Muscle contractions.
-Learning.
Endorphins
Hindbrain -Pain relief.
-Cerebellum.
-Motion. Norepinephrine
-Movement. -Arousal.
-Mood (negative).
Midbrain
-Sensation. Gaba
-Gamma Amino Butyric acid.
Cerebral Cortex -Sleep.
-Highest region of the brain. -Inhabits movement.

Frontal Lobe Glandular System, Endocrine System

-Left. -Communicate using chemical substances called
-Decision Making. hormones.
-Hormones stimulate reactions within the body that can
Parietal Lobe last from a few hours to several days.
-Left.
-Touch. Endocrine System
-Taste. Duct Gland
-Temperature. -Exocrine.
-Sensation. -Secretes into cavity or surface.

Occipital Lobe Ductless Gland

-Sight. -Endocrine.
-Visual. -Secretes directly into the blood or tissue.
-Center of the brain.
Hormones
Temporal Lobe -Produced and secreted in one part of the body that
-Responsible for speech. initiates/regulates the activity or an organ.

Synapses Pituitary Gland

-Carrying neurotransmitters. -Secrete hormones into your bloodstream.

NUEROTRANSMITTERS: Pineal Gland

Serotonin -Sleep and wake cycle.
-Mood. -Middle of the core brain.
-Sleep. -Secretes the hormone melatonin.
-Appetite.
Thyroid Gland
Dopamine -Inside the neck.
-Controls sensory experiences involving pleasure. -Secrets the hormone thyroxine.
-5 Senses -thyroxine regulates metabolism.
Metabolism
-Catabolism.
-Anabolism.
Pancreas
-Controls level of blood sugar in the body.
-Secretes insulin and glucagon.

Adrenal Gland
-Located at the anterior end of each kidney.
-Releases epinephrine (adrenaline) and
norepinephrine (noradrenaline) which raises blood
sugar level.

Adrenal Cortex
-Produces over 30 different hormones called corticoids.

Corticoids
-Regulate salt and water intake.
-Provide sex hormones in addition to those provided by
the gonads.

GONADS:
Ovaries
-Female gonads.
-Secrets estrogen.
Estrogen
-Influences the development of the
reproductive and mammary gland
-Widening of the pelvis.
-Distribution of fats in the bodies.

Testes
-Male gonads.
-Secretes androgen.
Androgen
-Contains testosterone.
-Influences the growth of prostrate,
seminal vesicles.
-Production of sperms.
ACTIVITIES THAT CAN ENHANCE THE:
Left-Brain
-Analyzing
-Problem Solving
-Reading
-Public Speaking

Right-Brain
-Dancing
-Painting
-Singing