22 Unit 1 Your Development and Relationships
a certain way. For instance, as a student, your teachers expect you to attend
classes and complete their assignments.
As you get older, you will assume some new roles. You may become a
health care provider, a skilled laborer, or an architect. You may also become
a spouse (husband or wife) and a parent. At the same time, you will give up
some of your present roles. For instance, at some point you will no longer have
the role of student. Learning how to act in your new roles can lead to success
in your adult life.
The social changes that await you are many. Remember to relax and be
yourself. Enjoy each day and look forward to the future.
1-14 One of your roles may be that of a brother or sister.
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1. What are the three major stages people pass through in life?
2. What are the four types of changes you experience during adolescence?
3. List three positive ways to deal with negative emotions.
4. Give an example of a developmental task you may achieve during each
type of change.
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