Physical Development
What hormone helps teens grow to adult size?
Growth Hormone
What kind of thinking develops during adolescence?
Abstract thinking - things you cannot see, thinking about complex ideas
What is a common emotional change in early adolescence?
Mood swings, testing boundaries, identity confusion, fighting with parents.
Who influences teens the most during adolescence?
You feel tired and cranky every morning. What physical habit could help you feel better during the day?
Sleep, taking care of yourself.
Name one physical change during puberty for boys.
Voice change, facial hair, broader shoulders
What helps teens solve problems better?
Improved thinking skills, better decision making, logical thinking.
What does emotional independence mean?
Doing things on your own, making your own choices, relying on yourself.
What is a sign of social development?
Taking responsibility for your actions, making friends, developing stronger or more serious relationships.
Your friend starts hanging out with a new group and ignores you. What kind of development helps you understand and cope with this change?
Social-emotional - understanding relationships and emotions
What hormone is found in females?
Estrogen
What do teens start thinking about in middle adolescence?
Goal setting, planning for the future, life's meaning, what's right and wrong.
What emotional change happens in late adolescence relating to others?
Feeling more stable and caring
What need becomes stronger for teens in adolescence?
Independence
You get really angry after losing a game and yell at your teammate. Which category of development is this?
Name one way to help your body grow properly.
Eat healthy, sleep, exercise, self-care
What is one sign of intellectual development in late adolescence?
Waiting for rewards, understanding yourself, thinking about the future.
How might teens feel about their identity in early adolescence?
Confused, self-conscious, insecure, unsure, awkward, like they don't fit in.
What happens to a teens relationship with their parents in early adolescence?
Disagreements, fights, realizing parents aren't perfect, spend less time together.
You’re invited to a party, but you know there might be risky behavior there. What kind of development helps you make a smart decision?
Cognitive - logical thinking and decision making skills
What physical change happens to girls in early adolescence?
Development of breasts and hips get wider.
How does decision making improve throughout adolescence?
Think things through better
During adolescence, what emotional skill involves recognizing the cause of your feelings and responding in a way that shows maturity and responsibility?
What becomes more meaningful again socially in late adolescence?
You feel proud after helping a younger student solve a problem. What kind of development does this show?
Social-emotional development by using leadership, empathy, and responsibility