Hormonal Changes and Puberty
Factors that influence the Onset of Puberty
Puberty and Other Biological Functions
Adolescent Egocentrism
Self-concept and Self-esteem
100
A small organ about the size of a garden pea situated at the base of the brain.
What is the pituitary gland?
100
A factor that may help determine the beginning of puberty.
What is heredity.
100
The result of oil and dead skin in a clogged pore.
What is a pimple?
100
A period of time when teens become more self-conscious.
What is adolescent egocentrism?
100
A school where teens' social and emotional needs are addressed and met.
What is an atmosphere where teens learn best?
200
Ages 9-16.
What is the age range in which puberty is most likely to occur?
200
Thought to enhance physical development.
What is healthy eating?
200
The amount of adolescents that experience nearsightedness during puberty.
What is 25 percent.
200
The belief that all attention is centered on adolescents.
What is imaginary audience?
200
A tool for determining how adolescents form their self-concept.
What is self-perception profile for adolescents?
300
Glands that play a main part in the physical development and behavior of adolescents.
What is the adrenal glands?
300
Poor eating and inactive habits.
What is a trigger for puberty?
300
Contain empty calories.
What is foods high in sugar and fat?
300
A sense of uniqueness that is not true.
What is a personal fable?
300
Young teens who have developed self-confidence and are more likely to participate in school activities.
What is participation?
400
This element is stable, but occurs at various ages and stages in one's development.
What is the sequence of physical changes?
400
A time where a teen has developed the ability to reproduce.
What is sexual Maturation?
400
The amount of teens who eat the correct amount of fruit and vegetable servings a day.
What is 20 percent?
400
A lack of exploration or commitment to a specific identity.
What is identity diffusion?
400
Students who have a history of school success.
What is school completion?
500
Ages 10-12
What is the period of time when girls have s growth spurt.
500
A girls' first menstrual period.
What is menarche?
500
The glands that become more active under the arm, in the groin, and on the feet.
What is a sweat gland?
500
Creating a commitment to an identity after research and experimenting various possibilities.
What is identity achievement?
500
Students with high self-esteem who are confident they can complete a task without constant supervision or reassurance.
What is self direction?
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