Center for Disease Control Web Site

part 1

Center for Disease Control Web Site

Take some time and look through the Teen Pregnancy page of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Web site (link given in the resources). As you look through it, identify three of the most important facts that health professionals need to share with adolescents on this critical subject. What makes these data most important to share?

Part 2

Self-Esteem and Self-Concept

We often hear the terms self-esteem and self-concept used interchangeably. However, they are not entirely the same. For this discussion, answer the following as it relates to these terms:

• How are these terms similar and how are they different?
• What factors impact the development of an adolescent’s self-esteem

Part 3

Erikson’s Seven Issues

Erik Erikson was one of the first theorists to propose the concept of identity. He also believed that identity formation is a crucial task for adolescents, and that it is a fluid process involving exploration of choices and alternatives.

For this discussion, choose one of Erikson’s seven issues described in your text. Explain how the issue you selected can influence an adolescent’s sense of self. Be sure to support your post with concepts from this unit’s assigned readings.