psychology

Physical, Cognitive, Emotional and Social Development, Adolescence through Early Adulthood
Introduction
Adolescent is the age between 13 to 21 where in an individual faces changes and maturity in
their physiology as well as psychology. Age, stage of life and maturity or growing up brings
in multiple changes for every individual. As a person ages physically and mentally, there are
several chances in behavior, appearance, emotions, cognition ability and social behavior
(David R Shum way, 2000). The stage in which an individual is greatly influences his ability
to think and levels of maturity. The stages of life result in changes in behavior, cognition
abilities and several other dimensions which creates an appropriate level of growth and
power as well as individuality and personality (Last, C. G., Hansen, C., & Franco, N., 1998).
Case history of an adolescent - specifically gathering and discussing information related to:
 Gender: Female
 Age: 15
 Daily activities: Attends school, music classes, meets friends, goes for sleepovers,
watches television, loves wearing make up
 Self-beliefs: Smart and intelligent
 Parents marital status: Married and happy
 Siblings: two brothers - one elder and one younger
 Attendance and School: Loves school and has a fairly good attendance
 Experiences with Bullying: Nothing major
 SES: Good
 Drug/Alcohol Use: No
 Dating: Yes
 Peer relationships: Healthy
 Relationship with Parents: A little stormy
 General Health of the Subject: Good and facing the changes and its impact in adolescence
Interpretation of the subject and her experiences during adolescence
The interpretation of the subject and her experiences during adolescence shows a healthy growth
with little confusion which is normal. There is development of higher levels of confidence with a
little awkwardness in being able...