Kayci Jones

In this module I learned about the different stages of adolescent development. Much of how adolescents learn is by watching others around them. The quality and quantity of their development is often based on what society deems fit, and adolescents often look to their social environment for cues. Adolescent development is looked at from different perspectives including physical, cognitive, and emotional development. It is also looked at in 5 different stages ranging from prenatal (conception to birth), infancy and toddlerhood (birth to 2 years), early childhood (age 2 to 6) middle childhood (age 2 to 12), and adolescence (age 12 to 20-25). Empirical research ensures that information is solid and based on observations. Empirical research is important in understanding the development of adolescence because it is based off of what others have actually observed about adolescent development. This is more important than what when people form ideas based off of theories about how adolescents might development. Theories leave a more broad idea of development while empirical research offers an in depth example of how adolescents actually develop. 

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Reference:

                        Anthis, K. (2021) Child and Adolescent Development: A Social Justice 

                                  Approach. San Diego, CA: Cognella Academic Publishing.