In this blog we will discuss about the physical and cognitive development in adolescents
Name: Renzo Ulises JimenezAge: 15 years old
Education:he studies at Colonia Guayacan School (9th grade)
Backgrounds:
When he was a child he was very quiet and also, he was the first kid out of two. His father moved on to USA when he was 4 years old so he was raised up by his mother. When he started school, it was difficult to him because he was not used to interact with other children but at the time passed by he dealt with that situation. Nowadays, he is very responsible, happy and he loves practicing sports with his friends. When I talked with him I asked, what you want to be in the future. He answered back; I want to be a teacher. It was unexpected for me because he knew what his goals are in the future and also, at that age is something that some of us have not decided yet.
Here you have the physical changes that I have observed and compare with the theories:
- Facial hair appears
- Acne
- Voice change
- Height
- Body is changing
Based on Piaget's stage of formal operations (ages 12 and older), in which they develop new tools for manipulating information. Previously, as children, they could only think concretely, but in the formal operations stage they can think abstractly and deductively. Adolescents in this stage can also consider future possibilities, search for answers, and deal flexibly with problems, test hypotheses, and draw conclusions about events they have not experienced firsthand.
Based on Piaget's stage of formal operations, I have concluded, Renzo is a person who thinks about his future possibilities and also, he realizes that his decision could be good or bad for him in the future. In addition, he has set up his own goal and also he has created a particular path in order to make it possible in his life. For example, he wants to study so hard in high school and then, get the university be the teacher that he wants.
