Paper 2.4: Adolescent Psychology
Unit |
Content |
Time (Hours) |
Domain |
| I | Introduction
Adolescence: concept and characteristics, Developmental tasks during adolescence Puberty and physical changes during early, middle and late adolescence Perception and reactions to physical changes during adolescence Shyness during adolescence Friendships and adolescence |
12
4 4 4 |
Must know
Desirable to Know Nice to Know |
| II | Cognitive and social development
Cognitive development during late childhood and early adolescence: Piagetian stages Moral judgment and development: Kohlberg, Loevinger model Social development: achieving independence from parents, parenting,parent and peer relationships Empathy during adolescence Moral behavior among males and females |
15
5 5 5 |
Must know
Desirable to Know Nice to Know |
| III | Personality development and issues
Identity and self-esteem, search for identity, ethnic identity and self-esteem Problems in adolescence: major stressors of adolescence, depression and suicidal behaviours Deviant behaviors: drug abuse, juvenile violence and delinquent behaviour, Teenage parenthood Conduct problems in adolescence Fantasies and imaginations during adolescence |
13
5 3 5 |
Must know
Desirable to Know Nice to Know |
Syllabus Books:
- Berk, L.E. (2007). Development through the lifespan. Pearson Education: India.
- Shaffer, D.R. (1996). Developmental psychology and adolescence. Brooks & Cole: California.
- Learner, R.M. and Steinberg, L. (2004). Handbook of Adolescent Psychology. John Wiley:
Reference Books:
- J. Arnett. (2012). Adolescent Psychology around the World.Psychology Press.
- Thompson; C. Hooper; C. Laver-Bradbury; C. Gale. (2012). Child and Adolescent Mental Health: Theory and Practice.Hodder Education.
- G. Moeller. (2001). Youth Aggression and Violence: A Psychological Approach.Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
- Kroger. (2004). Identity in Adolescence: The Balance between Self and Other.Routledge.
