Describe in detail at least one physical, cognitive, and psychosocial milestone/concept/theory ranging from age 13-40, applicable to the characters in your film ( MEAN GIRLS )you intend on observing, supported by references from your text, and at least one peer reviewed article and one magazine/newspaper article published in the last 5 years. Below are a few examples of concepts and theory that are applicable to your age range and perhaps your characters:

Physical: Growth, puberty, motor skill development, athletics, health and illness, nutrition, physical functioning, sexuality and reproduction Cognitive: Cognitive stages, moral development, learning, education, career, stress Psychosocial: Identity development, the impact of family/peer/sibling relationships, moral development, sexuality, love, romantic relationships NOTE: This assignment is your research only, not your film observation. THANKS