Lesson 2 | Developing the Whole Person - PerDev

• What is Holistic Development?

  It is a process of self-actualization and learning that combines an individual's mental, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual growth.
• What are the aspects of Holistic Development?

  • Physiological Development,

  • Cognitive Development,

  • Psychological Development,

  • Social Development, and

  • Spiritual Development.
• What is Physiological Development?

  The changes are preparing you to become physically capable of biological reproduction.
• What are the examples of Physiological Development?

  • Rapid Body Growth

  • Hair Growth

  • Muscle Modification
• What are the two main types of development discussed in the study material?

  Cognitive and Psychological Development
• How does cognitive development change during adolescence?

  The brain continues to develop, allowing for thinking from concrete to abstract terms and conceptualizing theoretical ideas.
• What logical abilities are developed during adolescence?

  Problems are evaluated logically and scientifically.
• What does psychological development involve?

  Changes in emotions, feelings, moods, and manner of thinking.
• What is established during psychological development in adolescence?

  Strongly-held beliefs, values, and goals in life.
• What process do individuals undergo during adolescence related to self-evaluation?

  Self-evaluation leads to long-range goal setting, emotional and social independence, and maturity.
• How does social development change during adolescence?

  Individuals begin to rely more on friends or peer groups for support than on family.
• What is a potential downside of relying on peer groups during adolescence?

  Individuals are more prone to peer pressure.
• What interests begin to develop during spiritual development in adolescence?

  Interest in spiritual concerns, including questions about existence, essence, spirituality, religion, and God.
• What do thoughts refer to in the context of psychological development?

  Ideas or arrangements of ideas that result from thinking.
• What does feeling denote in psychological terms?

  A state of consciousness resulting from emotions, sentiments, or desires.
• How is behavior defined in the context of psychological development?

  The range of actions and mannerisms made by individuals in conjunction with their environment.
• How are thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interconnected?

  • They influence and affect one another.
  • Most negative feelings and behaviors stem from negative thoughts.
  • Adolescents are often self-conscious and sensitive.
• What is the benefit of assessing one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors?

  It allows individuals to appraise the truth or validity of their beliefs, appropriateness of feelings, and decency of actions.
• What choice do adolescents have regarding their perspective on situations?

  They always have a choice on how they will look at things.
• Who is responsible for an individual's feelings according to the study material?

  Individuals are responsible for their own feelings.
• What should individuals do with negative thoughts and self-destructive behaviors?


  They should not let them enslave them and have the power to rid themselves of them.
• What is the message conveyed by the phrase "it's just a bad day, not a bad life"?

  One bad chapter doesn't mean your story is over.
• Who introduced Cognitive Behavior Therapy?

  Psychologists Albert Ellis and Aaron Beck.
• What is the main goal of Cognitive Behavior Therapy?

  To change thoughts, which leads to a change in feelings and behavior.
• What is emphasized as key in Cognitive Behavior Therapy?

  The positive interpretation of things.
• What affirmation is mentioned in the study material regarding self-worth?

  You are important and you matter.