Stages of Growth and

Development
and Changes among
Adolescences
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Stages of Psychological Development
STAGES DESCRIPTION
Stage 1: Infancy Babies on their basic need on adult such as
food, care and comfort. If the adult meet
( Trust vs. Mistrust these needs, it develop a sense of trust and
Birth to First Year security.

Stage 2: Toddler Start to gain independence and learning

skill such as toilet training, feeding and
(Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt) dressing themselves.
Ages 1 to 3 yrs. old

Stage 3: Pre-Schooler They must learn to control their actuation

in a socially responsible way. If they can do
(Initiative vs. Guilt) this effectively, children become more self
Ages 3 to 6 yrs. old confident.

Stage 4: Grade Schooler They compete with peers in school and

prepare to take on adult roles. This stage is
(Identity vs. Inferiority) in a sense of competence or a sense of
Ages 6 to 12 yrs. old inferiority.
Stages of Psychological Development
STAGES DESCRIPTION
Stage 5: Teen Ager Child try to determine their identity and
their direction in life. They either acquire
(Identity vs. Role Confusion a sense of identity or remain uncertain
Ages 12 to 18 yrs. old about their roles.

Stage 6: Young Adult In young adulthood, people face the

challenges of developing intimate
(Intimacy and Isolation) relationship with others. They may
Ages 18-40 yrs. old become isolated and lonely if they do not
succeed.

Stage 7 : Middle Age Adult They work to become productive

members of society through parenting or
(Generativity vs. Stagnation through their jobs.
Ages 40 to 60 yrs. old

Stages 8: Older Adult Old may either have a sense of

contentment or disappointment.
Integrity vs. Despair
Ages 60 and above
 Physical Changes
Boys Girls
Voice become deeper Rapid increase in
Muscle develop height
Hair grows on the
rapidly
underarm and pubic
Hair grows on the
area
face, body and pubic Sudden increase in
area hormone production
Sudden increase in Menarche ( monthly
hormone production period )
 Mental Changes
Development of their intellectual
ability.
Learning to negotiate.
Focus more on study.
Learning how to say “yes” and “no”.
Mental Maturity.
 Social Changes
Adolescent are very self conscious.
Young adolescents choose friends who
share the same interest with them.
Adolescents who grow up with family
member showing love, guidance and
support are less likely to get involved in
wrongdoings.
 Emotional Changes
Adolescents are more emotional and
this makes them open to being hurt or
in danger.
Adolescents boy are also sexually
active; therefore, they are prone to
participate in risky behavior.
Mood changes is very evident.
Quiz:
1. Start from age 13-20 for girls and 15-20 for boys.
a. adulthood c. childhood
b. early childhood d. adolescences
2. Start form birth up to 2 yrs. old.
a. infancy c. childhood
b. early childhood d. adolescences
3. Start from 2- 6 yrs. old.
a. adulthood c. childhood
b. early childhood d. adolescences
4. Start from age 6-11 yrs. old.
a. adulthood c. childhood
b. early childhood d. adolescences
5. Start from 21 yrs. and above.
a. adulthood c. childhood
b. early childhood d. adolescences
P-Physical E- Emotional
S- Social M- Mental
6. Mood changes is very evident.
7. Focus more on study.
8. You enjoy being with friends.
9. Learning how to say “yes” or “no”.
10. Adolescents makes better decision.
11. Rapid increase in height and weight.
12. Choose friends who share the same interest with them.
13. Having a monthly period.
14. Develop a feeling of “crush”
15. Sudden increase in the production of hormones.
 Answer:
1. D
2. A
3. B
4. C
5. A
6. E
7. M
8. S
9. M
10. M
11. P
12. S
13. P
14. E
15. P