Risky Behaviors Encountered by Adolescent

Risky Behaviors Encountered by Adolescents

Instructions

According to the readings for this week, the three leading causes of death for adolescents include:

• Unintentional injuries
• Homicide
• Suicide

You’ve been asked by the PTA to speak with a group of parents on risky behaviors encountered by adolescents (e.g., substance abuse, eating disorders, and tobacco use) and strategies to minimize the impact of these factors. In your response, compare and contrast your perceptions with your classmates.

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Discussion posts should be at least 300 words and include minimally (2) citations from this week’s reading.

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Developmental Psychology

Adolescence is a time for developing independence. Typically, adolescents exercise their independence by questioning, and sometimes breaking, rules. Parents and doctors must distinguish occasional errors of judgment from a pattern of misbehavior that requires professional intervention. The severity and frequency of infractions are guides. For example, regular drinking, frequent episodes of fighting, truancy, and theft are much more significant than isolated episodes of the same activities. Other warning signs include deterioration of performance at school and running away from home. Of particular concern are adolescents who cause serious injury or use a weapon in a fight.