Discuss the physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional development of adolescents and the importance of the changes of peer relations.
The following subtopics are to be addressed:
1. Explain physical development through puberty, special considerations, issues, variability and effects on development
2. Contrast cognitive development differences and similarities to previous and succeeding stages
3. Discuss socio-emotional development; address peer relationship issues and changes
4. Discuss familial, cultural, cross-cultural, religious impact on development
5. Contrast age-appropriate behaviors with deviant or delinquent behaviors and strategies to help adolescents
6. Discuss the impact of contemporary society; media, world events, economy on youth development