Theories of Adolescent Development

 

We know that adolescence is a time period of growth and development. There are numerous approaches to understanding adolescence, including biological, cognitive, psychoanalytic, and social perspectives.

For this discussion, answer the following

Which perspective—biological, cognitive, psychoanalytic, or social—best describes adolescence?

When does adolescence actually begin and end?

• What factors are involved that influence an adolescent’s development?