Physical Changes During Puberty
identity formation
Self-Esteem
Emotional Traits
Psychological Changes During Puberty
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the pituitary gland
What is the name of the gland that is most responsible for growth and works with the hypothalamus during puberty?
100
identity versus identity confusion
The stage of development marked by exploration of different roles and experiences while trying to find ones true self is known as
100
Social and emotional
Middle school students lean best in an environment where what needs are met?
100
false
True or false: teens often think things through and rarely act on impulse
100
body image
What is the main reason adolescents are fascinated by mirrors?
200
Bone
During a growth spirt, which grows faster, muscle or bone?
200
a lack of exploration or commitment to any specific identity
What is identity diffusion?
200
scholastic competency, athletic competent, social acceptance, physical appearance, behavioral conduct, close friendships, romantic appeal, and job competence
What are the domains that young adolescents use to create their self-concept?
200
Sense of humor/making fun of others
Adolescents often use _____________ to deflect attention away from themselves.
200
False
True of false: Most teens are okay with being different
300
1. Parents-when did they hit puberty 2. Race 3. Nutrition
Name the three possible influences to determine when a child will hit puberty
300
industry versus inferiority
When adolescents begin to form views of self through peers and other adults rather than through parents and family it's called...
300
examples: get to know your students and call them by name, help them recognize their talents, help them set realistic goals, encourage them to speak positively of themselves and others, support reasonable risk taking, encourage students to involved in various activities, listen to them carefully, help students understand failure, focus on effort rather than perfection.
What are two things you can do as a teacher to help boost your students' self esteem?
300
difficulties in finding status in peer relationships, living with an unstable family, natural, social, and political issues, and school.
What are some causes of stress for young adolescents?
300
True
True or false: boys who mature later are often more well adjusted have a more positive personal identity
400
First Menstruation
What is the last physical change for females during puberty?
400
Identity foreclosure
What is acceptance of an identity imposed by others without tensive exploration of other possible alternatives?
400
Participation, School completion, social status, and behavior
What are the four areas of endeavor that are associated with self-esteem?
400
Moodiness, sense of crisis, fickleness, devotion to causes, reaction to criticism, impulsivity, negative sense of self, need for privacy, sense of humor, stress
What are the emotional traits of young adolescents?
400
personal appearance
Teens' self-esteem is closely related to...
500
Twice
How many times does the male's voice change during puberty?
500
Identity moratorium is the exploration of many possible roles without any strong commitment to any of them while identity achievement is the making a solid commitment to and identity after investigating and experimenting with many possibilities
What is the difference between identity moratorium and identity achievement?
500
They are more influenced by media's idea of feminine beauty, girls tend to place more value on aspects of self-esteem than boys, girls are inclined to underestimate their scholastic ability, and are more likely to buy into how society believes they should behave and what to believe.
Why is it more common for girls to have a drop in self-esteem as opposed to boys?
500
listen, take concerns seriously, keep things in perspective, be a good role model, provide legitimate praise and appropriate reinforcement, understand and accept normal behavior, remember what it was like to be that age.
What are some things you can do to deal with the emotions of young adolescents?
500
Smoking, drinking, depression, eating disorders, earlier dating, and sexual experiences.
Girls and boys who develop early are more vulnerable to risky behaviors such as...
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