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GED201W
KNOWING THE ADOLESCENT:
AN EDUCATIONAL PERSPECTIVE
ASSIGNMENT 1
1ST SEMESTER, 2011
Table of contents
QUESTION 1 (Lecturer-assessed)
1.1 The parents of one of the adolescents you have a lot
to do with, are worried about the conflict between
themselves and their adolescent son. What could be
the causes of the conflict and what advice could you
give them for dealing with the situation? (15)
1.2 Discuss the self-concept of the adolescent under the
following headings.
the general characteristics
the development of a positive self-concept
the characteristics of an adolescent with a
positive self-concept (10)
1.3 Discuss emotionality under the following headings.
the importance of emotions
characteristics of emotional maturity (10)
1.4 The parents of one of the adolescents you have
a lot to do with, suspect that their daughter is
suffering from depression. They ask you for
information and guidance. Briefly describe
the information and advice you would give them,
with special emphasis on the effects of depression,
the adolescent’s general development and learning. (15)
Lecturer assessed: 50
1.1 The parents of one of the adolescents you have a lot to do with, are worried about the conflict between themselves and their adolescent son. What could be the causes of the conflict and what advice could you give them for dealing with the situation? (15)
Possible causes:
* A lack of parental interest and support;
* Insensitivity to the adolescents’ feelings and moods;
* Harbouring feelings of disappointment about the way the adolescent turned out;
* Difficulty trusting the adolescent because of the parents own fears and insecurities;
* Unhappiness in the home environment;
* A lack of discipline in the relationship;
* Severe criticalness of the adolescent;
* Too much lenience
* biological changes in adolescence
* emergence of adult sexuality
* the need...