Adolescence: Physical and Cognitive Development

Chapter 11 Adolescence: Physical and Cognitive Development Stephanie K. Scott, Stephanie K. ScottSearch for more papers by this authorKelli A. Saginak, Kelli A. SaginakSearch for more papers by this author Stephanie K. Scott, Stephanie K. ScottSearch for more papers by this authorKelli A. Saginak, Kelli A. SaginakSearch for more papers by this author Book Editor(s):David Capuzzi, David CapuzziSearch for more papers by this authorMark D Stauffer, Mark D StaufferSearch for more papers by this author First published: 29 February 2016 https://doi.org/10.1002/9781394258925.ch11 AboutPDFPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShareShare a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Summary This chapter discusses the physical and cognitive considerations of developmental stage with specific attention given to the biological and cognitive changes adolescents experience, beginning with the onset of puberty. It examines the implications for moral and identity development and addresses the cultural and contextual considerations. The chapter focuses on the implications for counselors working with adolescent clients. As a developmental stage, adolescence is preceded by puberty—a transitional period of rapid physical maturation and change. Although impulsivity and risk taking in adolescents are often attributed to hormonal changes, it seems evident that these behaviors are far more directly linked to developmental changes occurring in the brain. According to Piaget's theory of cognitive development, adolescents are in the developmental stage of formal operations. As they move through this developmental stage, adolescents acquire more complex problem-solving skills. 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