Biological Development
This structure of the brain experiences the most snaptic exuberance during adolescence.
frontal lobe
This involves thinking about "big picture" ideas, spotting patterns, interpreting metaphors, and using symbolic reasoning
Abstract thinking
Teens who work should limit the amount of hours per week to ___.
10
The larger group of individuals that you tend to associate with is called a _______.
crowd
A concept that describes someone whose gender identification is nonbinary.
transgender
This neurological process has been in play throughout our development but we get another boost during adolescence. This process supports the speed and efficiency of our neural networks.
myelination
This is a new more complex use of language that we see emerge in adolescence. "What we say isn't what we mean."
sarcasm
Name the 5 types of self concepts discussed in your text where we commonly vacillate during the teen years.
feared, possible, ideal, false and real
Who do adolescents say they rely on most for emotional support?
friends
Sam notices that Brad has been cheating at chess. He is quick to call him out in front of their friends. Everyone shames Brad since social rules dictate that it is very uncool to cheat on your friends. What level of moral reasoning best fits this scenario.
conventional
Two structures of the brain have a final growth spurt during adolescence. The frontal lobe does but the last structure of the brain to stop growing is the _____.
cerebellum
Speed and working memory increases resulting in what we call _____.
automaticity
Crossing gender boundaries to a degree that falls outside of conventional norms is referred to as ____ ______.
gender noncomforming
These types of cultures are associated with lower teen pregnancy rates and they are highly _____ and _____.
restrictive and permissive
The smaller group of more intimate friends that you identify with is called a ______.
clique
Following overproduction of neural networks another process occurs to fine tune functioning. This process is called _____.
pruning
Eastern schools focus on rote learning whereas Western schools focus on critically thinking and _____.
creativity
The onset of eating disorders often occurs during late adolescence. The 2 types that have received the most attention in terms of research and treatment methods are ____ and ____.
anorexia, bulimia
Approximately what percentage of adolescence identify as LBGTQ?
2%
Many teens wish they could _____ when it comes to social media.
unplug
Although the data doesn't totally support this concept the idea that brain development lags in the frontal lobe during adolescence plays a role in why we see an increase in delinquency during late adolescence. 3 words
Maturational Gap Model
European primary schools last until 15 years. Then students are expected to chose between _____, _____, and _____ tracts.
vocational, professional, and college preparation
These children are particularly vulnerable to drugs, infectious diseases, substance abuse and prostitution. 2 words
Street Children
What percentage of male adolescents have committed minor crimes?
75%
This type of programming attempts to offer more constructive activities for teens and has had good success.
multisystemic approach