Outline THREE ways that developmental stages influence the health of young people today compared to previous generations. (3 marks)
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- Technology has accelerated young people’s exposure to global information despite still being developmentally in childhood. This causes young people to mature differently than previous generations.
- Puberty and physical development remain similar across generations (voice deepening, growth spurts, etc.), but social development is affected by modern influences like social media.
- Prefrontal cortex development (responsible for decision-making) continues similarly in young people today until their mid-20s. However, today’s young people face different stressors when making decisions due to increased information access and social pressures.
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- Technology has accelerated young people’s exposure to global information despite still being developmentally in childhood. This causes young people to mature differently than previous generations.
- Puberty and physical development remain similar across generations (voice deepening, growth spurts, etc.), but social development is affected by modern influences like social media.
- Prefrontal cortex development (responsible for decision-making) continues similarly in young people today until their mid-20s. However, today’s young people face different stressors when making decisions due to increased information access and social pressures.