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Individual DevelopmentAgePhysicalEmotionalSocialIntellectualMoral/EthicalCultural/SocietalBirth to 2 yearsComfort/discomfortPhysical response to sexual stimulation erection and lubrication masturbationTrust/mistrustSelf-centeredSelf-loveCapacity for pleasure/discomfortPrimarily with familySome fear of strangersLikes audienceImitating othersPrimarily through parental influence3 years to 4 yearsTotal body exploration including genitalsToilet training – muscle controlMasturbationBegin:Gender identificationNeed to achieveSelf esteemSelf doubt-shameSelf controlForce used to get waySex role conceptsBegin to explore with othersEnjoys receiving affection – returns affectionLess fear of strangersSense of success/failure beginsLanguage-names for body partsBegin to recognize male/female differences and similaritiesReassurance regarding own genitalsBegin sense of right and wrongNon-sexual developments will provide names and judgments for later encounters with sexualityGeneral acceptance of limited nudity in public5 years to 7 yearsGenital manipulationExplorePleasureRelieve tensionBegin sense of guiltInitiativeExploration, curiosityBasic skills for interpersonal relationshipsBegin same sex parent identificationBegin autonomyAssert self as individualReinforce sexual identity – gender rolesConcepts of marriage and relationshipsVocabulary building – “dirty words”Begin differential thinking – sex differencesValues and attitudes toward opposite sex begin to developGeneral society beginning to have impact – parents will together8 years to 11 years8 years, gradual build-up of testosterone and estrogen10-11 years, dramatic increase in long bone growth beginsModestyBegin sexual daydreaming and fantasyIdentify with same sex, parent and peerAmbivalent feelings for opposite sexRehearsing social skillsGive and take in relationshipUnderstand social significance of sexual behaviorVocabulary, new namesQuestions – more detailed, less personalInternal urges vs demands of external worldBegin decision-making independenceInfluences: parents, peers, school, observing others, etc.Heterosexual activity considered improperAgePhysicalEmotionalSocialIntellectualMoral/EthicalCultural/Societal12 years to 18 yearsBody changes – rapid, hormones up and downNocturnal emissions, ejaculationsMenstruation – capable of conceivingFemales generally mature two years earlierMasturbation may occur with - - - - - - - - - Guilt/anxietyGreat emotional swingsLearn to accept adult body size and shapeNew emotions-arousal7620981710-19051153160-209551324610-304801496060-30480857884Privacy and confidence very importantCommunication skills very importantSensitivity to othersResponsibility for and management of behavior – decisions0Privacy and confidence very importantCommunication skills very importantSensitivity to othersResponsibility for and management of behavior – decisions- - - - - - - fantasiesBegin separation from parentsSocial relationships more complex because of sexual contextCompetition/comparingPeer influenceReputation/approvalPractice adult rolesContinue ambivalence toward opposite sex“Sampling” mature attachmentsRelationships more intense, longer datingHero worshipPast experiences gain new meaningVocabulary gains new meaningsAware of consequencesCuriosityMore external influences426720161861583629514566908934451285240More explicit, less generalConcern with values and morals rather than biologyTesting beliefs and valuesConflicts552442277745Say yes or no to sexual expressionPressure to complete education and get a jobNew roles for men and women may cause confusionBe sexual but do not have sex (strong taboos)Media influence strongAdultGeneral health important“Middle age” response less frequent, more intense-1905551180-20955703580Shed earlier feelings of guilt, repressionInterested and interesting partner445770560705140970713105-2935605427355Communication skillsIntimacy00Communication skillsIntimacy“Unlearn” myths and fallaciesGet marriedBe a parentOlder AdultGeneral healthMales – orgasm without ejaculationLonger to achieve erectionFemales – lose ability to conceive-3048069088000Self concept may be affected by “retirement”-1440180371475Release from demands of child-rearing00Release from demands of child-rearing893444709930Continue need for more and new informationConsidered no longer sexualDeath of spouse ................
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