Q1 L1: Knowing Oneself

• developmental stages of life in transition from childhood to adulthood

  adoloscence
• in this stage of life, you are expected to develop a strong sense of identity, discover your strengths and weaknesses to help project your future self

  adoloscence
• this is the most crucial stage of life as it talks about the summary of one's childhood and an overview of an adult to be

  adoloscence
• the three different areas of development in consideration

  Physical, Cognitive, and Psychosocial Domain
• this domain is where the changes in the primary and secondary sex characteristics occur

  physical domain
• the domain where growth spurts and rush of hormones occur

  physical domain
• this is the domain where there is a development in the area of the growth of mental capacities and is usually measured by intelligence tests

  cognitive domain
• this domain focuses on emotional maturity. this is where the adolescent learns to give and receive affection, emotional satisfaction with their parents and other love ones

  psychosocial domain
• this particular instrument shows the four different selves and the levels of self-awareness

  johari window
• this is a part of ourselves that we are happy to share with others and discuss openly

  the public self
• these are the part of ourselves that we hide away, refuse to discuss, and expose in any way as it may be too embarrassing or shameful

  the private self
• this is a part of ourselves that we do not see but other people do, as their views may be different from those we have of ourselves

  the blind self
• this is a part of ourselves that we or other people do not see

  the undiscovered self
• the final stage of physical and emotional growth as children pass into adulthood;

  late adoloscence
• the ages where middle adolescence occur

  15-17 years old
• this can lead adoloscents to serious deviant acts like substance abuse, early pregnancies, etc.

  peer pressure
• this culture emphasizes family and workgroup goals above individual needs and desires

  collectivist culture
• this is a common dilemma among adolescents wherein they are constantly faced with making decisions in their life; they often make goals just for the sake of having one but they really are unsure

  crossroads