LESSON 3

DEVELOPMENTAL
SKILLS AND TASKS
AMONG
ADOLESCENTS
LET’S PLAY

TRUTH
OR
CONSEQUENCE
DEVELOPMENTAL TASK
is a task that arises at or about a certain period
in life, unsuccessful achievement of which
leads to inability to perform tasks associated
with the next period or stage in life
Developmental Task Nature of Task
1. Learning to get along To learn to look upon
with friends of both girls as women and boys
sexes. as men; to become an
adult among adults; to
learn to work with others
for a common purpose,
disregarding personal
feelings; to lead without
dominating.
Developmental Task Nature of Task
2. Accepting one's
physical body and
keeping it healthy. To accept one's body; to
keep it healthy through
good nutrition, exercise,
disease prevention, and
other health practices.
Developmental Task Nature of Task

3. Becoming more self-

sufficient. To develop affection for
parents without
dependence upon them;
to develop respect for
older adults without
dependence upon them.
Developmental Task Nature of Task
4. Making decisions
about marriage and To explore attitudes
family life. toward family life and
having children; to
acquire the knowledge
necessary for home
management and, if
desired, child rearing.
Developmental Task Nature of Task

5 Preparing for a job or

career. To develop
career/vocational goals
and ways to reach these
goals; to be able to make
a living.
Developmental Task Nature of Task

6. Acquiring a set of
values to guide behavior.
To develop an outlook
toward life based on
what is important.
Developmental Task Nature of Task

7. Becoming socially
responsible. To participate as a
responsible person with
friends at home, and in
the community; to
develop personal moral
values to guide behavior.
 Short Quiz-Essay
½ Sheet of Paper Crosswise
Explain/Answer this question in 5 sentences or more:

Give me 3 reasons why understanding the 7 Developmental Tasks

makes it essential for a growing adolescent like you.

Rubrics:
5 sentences or more – 5 pts
Stated 3 clear reasons – 5 pts
Clarity of thought – 5 points
Gave a specific example/specific life situation – 5 pts
TOTAL: 20 pts